Discovering SANGIOVESE: Tasting the Terroirs of Chianti vs Brunello vs Vino Nobile Wines

[@davidlittle6621]

It's a really good day when we get an episode from No Sediment and Konstantin Baum-Master of Wine!

[@NoSediment]

Hahaha, it is great to be on the same list with Konstantin Baum MW! 🙌

[@jpdonovan3753]

And then Konstantin MENTIONS Agnes and No Sediment in his video. A good day indeed. 🙂

[@bradbellomo6896]

My vote for the next variety for a similar tasting is Grenache

[@NoSediment]

Ou wow, that is a tough one, but very, very exciting. 🫡

[@dangareau3143]

Agree 100% with what you mentioned about some of the changes in Brunello over the years but incredibly they’re still amazing wines. Kudos on tackling quite a difficult blind tasting. Good job and great video as always.

[@NoSediment]

Thank You. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 I started with all wines, in my mind being Brunellos, and only when I tasted them all, I could make some final decisions. 😉

[@ArneFeldmann]

Great video. I would love to see a tasting video on Barbera. There are amazing ones in the northern Piedmont/ Monferrato area

[@wjchin26]

I love No Sediment Contents. So I could write a (vino) book. Thanks for your help!!

[@andrewtate8303]

Love Chianti style wines .

[@russellharbin8020]

Great video! I love your presentation of the different types of Sangiovese regions.

[@NoSediment]

Thank You, happy You enjoyed it! 🥂

[@carlcadregari7768]

One of my favorite red grapes. Great video, thank you.

[@NoSediment]

Thank You, so great! 🙏🏻🍷 Cheers!

[@koensteeland9057]

Brilliant, as always. Would love to hear your appreciation of Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Avignonesi once.

[@jpdonovan3753]

I've been watching for a long time, Agnes, and I just now noticed ... are those dolls on your shelf the Twins from The Shining?? Amazing! I love it.

[@NoSediment]

Yes, they are. My favourite film, or at least one of them. 🫣

[@jpdonovan3753]

@@NoSediment Same! It's a classic.

[@fabiomacedo1681]

Great video. You could do the same with California Cabs. Santa Barbara x Lodi x Paso Robles x Sonoma x Napa

[@NoSediment]

That sounds like an amazing video, I just fear that I do not have enough experience regarding this style, I wonder would I recognise them so well. 🤔

[@garba88]

If you ever come around to taste Nizza DOCG wines, I would 100% recommend Tenuta Olim Bauda. They elevate Barbera so much that I didn't think it was possible

[@NoSediment]

Thank You, I will! cheers! 🍷

[@marcelperecmanis8810]

Love your videos. If you could, please compare regions of France (Rhône, Loire, Bordeux, etc.). In another video, try compare the Malbecs from Argentina and France (Côt or Auxerrois). Thank you

[@NoSediment]

I think those are amazing topics, thank You for suggestions. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 Cheers! 🍷

[@rmelgar9]

I’ve hust had my first Brunello DM with a Riedel Shiraz performance , it was beautiful ! Had an Argiano 2018 , it was a thing of beauty! Almost Nebiolo like on the color.

[@NoSediment]

I think that producer got the first place on the Wine Spectator’s top 100! I also enjoy that wine a lot!

[@rmelgar9]

@@NoSediment yes they were !! So far i’ve tried their tuscan blend named (NonConfunditur) 2019, it was very good as well, i saw your review of the Argiano before i bought it, it wasn’t your favorite but i needed to try “the number 1” it has been my favorite sangiovese , still need to try many more though!

[@Ruirspirul]

showing changes in terroir is one thing, expressing best at those changes is another. if Sangio was truly a great terroir expressing varieties, it would find its home at more places. I love Sangiovese and even more Nebbiolo but we all know they have difficulty expressing themselves outside of their homes😅 p.s. amazing idea for the video and great tasting!

[@NoSediment]

I think ability to express terroir means it shows very different characteristics depending on where it is grown, not its ability to be grown in many places. 🙏🏻 in my opinion Sangiovese can do that greatly. 🍷

[@kriskemp4952]

You are just wonderful

[@NoSediment]

You are! Thank You. 🙏🏻

[@danielmagg6096]

I agree, some chianti classico is hardly recognisable as Sangiovese these days. Brunello is still overall the purest expression

[@NoSediment]

For me it depends on the grape varieties they are adding, and naturally the winemaking itself. 🤔

[@danielmagg6096]

@@NoSediment sure, sure, i referring specifically to those that add max amounts of merlot and CS

[@LiveLifeLasting]

Pinot Noir next please, from Burgundy, Germany etc. :)

[@NoSediment]

Aaah, that would be very exciting and interesting tasting for me. 🙏🏻

[@atamo4323]

Maybe a pinot gris tasting

[@zitmallik9899]

❤❤❤❤🍷🍷🍷🍷

[@QualeQualeson]

One of the most interesting grapes to me. I have a question if I may. Take a harsh Chianti or a Barolo for example. Sky high acidity and tannin both. I want the tannins to soften, which they will after say for example a decade. I also want the acidity to follow suit to create a balance, but often I find that acidity is lagging behind the tannins. So I'm left with a bottles with softer, inviting tannins, but an acidity that's now too high versus the tannins. So: Do I want slightly lower acidity than tannin when the bottle is new, or is this development totally individual and unpredictable?

[@NoSediment]

Tannins are known to polymerase over the time, making longer/bigger molecules, therefore they might seem softer on the palate. However, acidity doesn’t really change over time, it stays the same. I would choose a different wine styles if the Sangiovese or Nebbiolo is too much. 🙏🏻 Cheers! 🍷

[@20thcenturyrider82]

Dear Agnes thank U again for spreading a bit of italian wine culture all around the world. Btw i am making my decision to go and visit Tuscany next week. I Will visit Chianti region and i Will stay in Poggibonsi x 4 days. Then i will move 2 Montalcino x 3 days and lastly i will pop in at Montepulciano too. I Hope my expectations will be fully praised. Cheers 🍾🍷.

[@numanuma20]

Go to Contucci winery in Montepulchiano. It is open to the public in the summer.

[@20thcenturyrider82]

@@numanuma20 thanks mate 😜

[@NoSediment]

Cheers! You will definitely love it, at least I know I am always excited to go back to Italy! 🍷

[@PanNuestroExpressColinas]

What is the vintage on the chianti classico, please?

[@NoSediment]

If I am not mistaken, it was 2018 🙌

[@felixcolon1568]

Thanks!! 🍷 you have a video of Shyraz vs Syrah?

[@NoSediment]

Thank You! I think this is amazing topic. 🙌🙌🙌

[@jasonparrish5204]

Well done! I’m pretty sure the VN Salcheto has other indigenous grapes in it.

[@NoSediment]

Might be the case, I was following their technical sheet, but we all know that they might not be correct to the fullest. 🤷‍♀️

[@jasonparrish5204]

My apologies. I believe you are correct!

[@lbranger2]

Agnese I’ve been waiting for you to try the Montefalco Rosso from Umbria. We were fortunate to try one in Perugia and loved it. Nabbed some at the airport before leaving! 70% Sangiovese but nice complexity with Sagrantino & Merlot. Arnaldo-Caprai.

[@regchant4609]

Why is Sangiovese not grown more outside of Italy?

[@Ruirspirul]

good question😅

[@NoSediment]

There is Sangiovese grown in California and in Australia. But recent theory I heard is that in those markets people do not like elevated and mouth coating tanning, which Sangiovese has a lot. I also think, it is very native Italian grape - not necessarily world recognised, and more known for its appellations. 🙌🍷

[@regchant4609]

Thanks Agnes, I knew of Sangiovese in California and Australia but have never been able to buy any here in the Mexican Caribbean. We get mostly Agrentinian Chilean and lovely Spanish wines here. I enjoy you videos, thanks again

[@JuicySommelier]

Because it couldn’t get to the other side?

[@mickeylee2624]

Fun comparison of the three region/styles of Sangiovese! Though not that experienced with the varietal, the first VNdM I had was a La Braccesca (2019). While certainly enjoyable and containing a grape that I have enjoyed (Merlot), its small portion of it (10%) really did push the wine's color towards purple and overall flavor towards the Bordeaux varietal. I recently opened my first Brunello (2016 Pietranera) and am finding it to be more of the tart, tannic, and garnet characteristic of the grape.

[@NoSediment]

I think You described these wines very well, and it also shows how important can be even the slightest addition of another grape! 🍷

[@MeDBeDuK]

Great comparison! Sangiovese - is a gift from Jupiter to the humans! 🍷 🥂 🍷

[@NoSediment]

Apparently it is! 🍷

[@tostman333]

You are beautiful, Agnesa! And a cool video as usual! ❤🍷🍇

[@NoSediment]

Thank You! ☺️ blushing.

[@EJ-yn7ue]

Castell’in Villa Chianti Classico 2018 is the best chianti that I have ever tasted!! 96 points wow 🎉 wonderful video!!

[@NoSediment]

That is great wine, I agree! 🍷🍷🍷

[@andrewtate8303]

Where you get it from?

[@Colin-o9b]

I love 💘 your Floral Blouse🥻👗❤ I love Sangiovese from Puglia for my Pizza 🍕 Hut 🛖 Pizza!

[@elliothm8370]

Best wine grape! 😍

[@NoSediment]

Hahaha, yeah, people do fall in love with it. It is truly great!

[@JuicySommelier]

I’ve fallen in love with caduceus in Arizona. Expensive shipping until October but it would be nice to know your opinion. Everyone else, they’re disgusting, don’t buy them! Eeeewwww! 🥸

[@NoSediment]

The Caduceus wines, is there something specific? Everything else in Arizona is not good?

[@JuicySommelier]

@@NoSediment I haven’t found much on the quality level. The naga is like a Chianti, kitsune is 100% Sangiovese. Marzo is heavenly blend. They all are incredible and very pure tasting.

[@NoSediment]

@JuicySommelier thank You for the tip.