# Solo Sangiovese (2024)

- **Producer:** Siboney Cellars
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Sangiovese
- **Region:** Texas, United States
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 14.0%
- **Average price:** €41
- **Contains sulphites:** Yes
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 16–18 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** cherry, blueberry, black pepper, cloves, cedar, dried cranberry

## About this wine

Siboney Cellars was founded by husband-and-wife team Barbara and Miguel Lecuona, located on a 52-acre estate outside Johnson City, Texas. The winery takes its name from the famous song Siboney, composed by Miguel's great-uncle, Cuban composer Ernesto Lecuona. Siboney Cellars strictly adheres to a 100% Texas Wine pledge, sourcing all grapes exclusively from Texas vineyards. The Solo series is an annual project dedicated to highlighting single-varietal expressions of traditional Italian grape varieties grown in Texas.

## Interesting facts

- Named after the famous Cuban song composed by co-founder Miguel Lecuona's great-uncle, Ernesto Lecuona.
- The winery maintains a strict 100% Texas Wine pledge, sourcing all grapes locally within the state.
- Part of the winery's 'Solo' project dedicated to single-varietal Italian grapes grown above 3,000 feet.

## Food pairing

The high natural acidity and moderate tannins of Sangiovese make it an ideal pairing for rich, fatty meats and acidic tomato-based dishes. Acidity in the wine cuts through rich meat fats while harmonizing seamlessly with tomato marinara sauces without appearing flat or flabby.

## Wine making process

Winemaker Barbara Lecuona sources the Sangiovese grapes from high-altitude vineyards in the Texas High Plains AVA, situated at elevations exceeding 3,000 feet. The grapes undergo small-lot fermentation in temperature-controlled vessels to protect fresh primary aromas and natural acidity. The wine is aged for 18 to 20 months in neutral French oak barrels to develop structural harmony while avoiding overt oak flavors.