Ca' del Grifone

Puglia Sangiovese

8.7512 ratings
8.79 pro ratings
Puglia, Italy
Sangiovese
Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Beef, Venison, White Rice, Potato, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Pasta, Herbs, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Pungent Cheese, Chicken, Salami & Prosciutto, Soft Cheese, Duck, Tomato-Based, Pork, Chili & Hot Spicy, Lamb, Turkey, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Ken Z
8.5

Drank 11/13/18. Decent pairing with Lasagne.

Value wine, purchased for $5 at Trader Joe's.
Simple, medium nose of red cherry and some earth. Flavors of red and black cherry with subtle spice and some tar notes. I little thin on the palate, with some muddy notes and a touch of greenness on the finish. A perfectly drinkable wine. You cant be mad for the price

3/19/7/3/3 + 50 = 85 pts.

Drank 11/13/18. Decent pairing with Lasagne.

Value wine, purchased for $5 at Trader Joe's.
Simple, medium nose of red cherry and some earth. Flavors of red and black cherry with subtle spice and some tar notes. I little thin on the palate, with some muddy notes and a touch of greenness on the finish. A perfectly drinkable wine. You cant be mad for the price

3/19/7/3/3 + 50 = 85 pts.

Nov 13th, 2018
Felice LaZae

Never tried Sangiovese before. I really like it! I especially like the history behind it which is that it's a tribute to Juno, wife of Jupiter and Queen of the gods of Ancient Rome, the protector of welfare of women overseeing all aspects of marriage, fertility, and childbirth. #girlpower #wine #yum

Never tried Sangiovese before. I really like it! I especially like the history behind it which is that it's a tribute to Juno, wife of Jupiter and Queen of the gods of Ancient Rome, the protector of welfare of women overseeing all aspects of marriage, fertility, and childbirth. #girlpower #wine #yum

8 people found it helpfulMar 2nd, 2014
Mariusz Boguszewski

It is quite good when chilled.

It is quite good when chilled.

4 people found it helpfulAug 3rd, 2014
Ryan McCormack

This is crimson red fruit wine with a soft tannin presence. Hints of strawberry, raspberry, and mocha add to this blasting finish that leaves the drinker awe struck.

This is crimson red fruit wine with a soft tannin presence. Hints of strawberry, raspberry, and mocha add to this blasting finish that leaves the drinker awe struck.

3 people found it helpfulOct 11th, 2014
Eric Hwang

This has become my inexpensive go-to wine for tomato-based dishes. That's good because I bought a case. Tonight, chicken parmigiana.

This has become my inexpensive go-to wine for tomato-based dishes. That's good because I bought a case. Tonight, chicken parmigiana.

3 people found it helpfulAug 8th, 2014
Eric Hwang

Wow, a perfect compliment to tomato-based foods. Smooth and easy drinking, and a bargain at $4 a bottle.

Wow, a perfect compliment to tomato-based foods. Smooth and easy drinking, and a bargain at $4 a bottle.

2 people found it helpfulMay 30th, 2014
Anna C
8.4

Used this to make Coq Au Vin.. In retrospect should have used a French wine but I suppose I chose this one because of the tribute to Juno, protector of fertility and marriage. Strong fruit flavours, rich, pleasant.

Used this to make Coq Au Vin.. In retrospect should have used a French wine but I suppose I chose this one because of the tribute to Juno, protector of fertility and marriage. Strong fruit flavours, rich, pleasant.

1 person found it helpfulJun 14th, 2015
Wineshout 💀

Grifone 2011 Sangiovese - thin and fruit dominant on its own, but goes well with food as Italian wines are wont to do. Decent value for pasta lovers.

Grifone 2011 Sangiovese - thin and fruit dominant on its own, but goes well with food as Italian wines are wont to do. Decent value for pasta lovers.

1 person found it helpfulMar 20th, 2014
Sofia Horvath

A little on the fruity side. Low alcohol. Not bad for the price. I would buy again to share with friends who are just getting into wine.

A little on the fruity side. Low alcohol. Not bad for the price. I would buy again to share with friends who are just getting into wine.

Jul 19th, 2015
CA Haynam

Significant residual sugars and fruit forward

Significant residual sugars and fruit forward

Sep 17th, 2020