It was made for every day enjoyment to suit a
wide range of tastes, occasions and meals. With Sangiovese being the great
Tuscan grape of Chianti, winemaker Henry Kotzé jokes that it is Morgenster’s
version of Chianti - light, fresh, fruit driven … and great for lunch!
NU Sangiovese 2014 offers powerful cherry and
raspberry aromas wrapped in coffee, almond and vanilla undertones. In the mouth
its fruit sweetness has a lingering freshness of cherry and some dark prune.
Well managed tannins and a soft acidity also hold one’s interest. Henry
recommends serving this youthful red slightly chilled and pairing it with rare
steaks, roasted game, rich and hearty chicken or mushroom dishes and anything
with tomatoes.
The
NU Series of single varietal wines from Morgenster present an exuberantly
fruity insight into what Schaapenberg vines can achieve, exposing the heart of
Morgenster winemaking which is to showcase the characteristics typical of the
grape variety. They also give insights into the building blocks of Morgenster’s
famed Bordeaux blends and wines in the Estate’s Italian Collection. The first
two wines in the NU Series were a Cabernet Sauvignon and a Merlot from vintage
2012, followed by Sauvignon Blanc 2014. Sangiovese 2014 is the fourth to appear
and a Cabernet Franc is waiting in the wings.
R79 from Morgenster Online Shop http://shop.morgenster.co.za/35-red-wine#/price-69-154 or from the cellar door.