Dry Red
IL GECO Sangiovese 2023
IL GECO Sangiovese 2023
A South African expression of an Italian icon.
Grown in sandy soils, our Sangiovese produces beautifully concentrated fruit. Natural fermentation and patient ageing in older European oak barrels create a wine that's vibrant, elegant and full of character—equally rewarding on its own or shared around the table.
Time is our favourite ingredient!
For tables where conversations linger longer than the meal.
A South African expression of an Italian icon. Savoury, bright and food friendly, a red that belongs around the table.
R 1,650.00
R 275.00 per bottle
Price includes VAT. Free delivery on orders of R 5,000 or more. Otherwise R 200 anywhere in South Africa.
In this case
6 x Sangiovese
At a glance
- Grapes
- Sangiovese 100%
- Wine of Origin
- Simonsberg-Paarl
- Soil
- Weathered granite, sandy, with clay subsoil
- Colour
- Pale Ruby
- Alcohol
- 14.0%
- Bottles produced
- 1200
Terroir
The Sangiovese is planted on poor sandy decomposed granite soils with clay subsoil. This delivers smaller concentrated berries.
Winemaker notes
I like showcasing the grape and terroir, so I don't mess with the grapes or wine too much. I follow a minimal intervention approach. Grapes are hand harvested destemmed into open fermenters and natural fermentation ensues. Light punch downs for soft extraction of colour and flavour. Post-fermentation maceration was followed by a light pressing and 12 months of maturation in large 500L old French oak barrels.
The wine is not fined, and filtration is kept to a minimum to preserve its natural character. Harmless wine crystals may occur.
Tasting notes
Freshly picked tart cherries, strawberries, raspberries, and red plum are well complimented by a savoury Parma like salinity and roasted cherry tomatoes. A bright and vibrant wine with soft textured, powdery tannins.
Technical analysis
- pH
- 3.48
- Total acidity
- 5.5 g/L
- Residual sugar
- 2.0 g/L
- Alcohol
- 14.0%
- Bottled
- 1 February 2024