{"product_id":"tenuta-saiano-sanzves-problems-with-the-rain-2023","title":"Tenuta Saiano, Sanzves (Problems with the Rain) 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003eTenuta Saiano’s Sanzves (Problems with the Rain) 2023 is a pure, vibrant expression of Sangiovese from the hills of Emilia, crafted in a year that tested both vines and vigneron. Light on its feet yet full of character, it’s a red that leans into freshness, savoury nuance, and drinkability. Born from a challenging, rain-soaked vintage that devastated many red plots, this is the only red wine Alex produced in 2023, making it both a snapshot of the year and a rare glimpse into the estate’s Sangiovese in its most essential form.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, Sanzves 2023 shows a bright, translucent ruby hue, hinting at its lighter extraction and thirst-quenching style. The nose is open and expressive: juicy red cherries and wild strawberries mingle with notes of damp earth, dried herbs, and that evocative touch of wet tobacco, giving the wine a rustic, countryside charm.\n\nOn the palate, it’s lively and medium-bodied, with crunchy red fruit, a gentle sour-cherry tang, and a subtle, savoury backbone. Fine-grained tannins and refreshing acidity keep everything taut and vibrant, making it exceptionally easy to drink, especially with a slight chill. This is a wine made to be enjoyed young for its energy and purity rather than long aging; it should show best over the next 2–4 years, when its fruit and freshness are at their peak.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTenuta Saiano farms in the rolling hills of Emilia, where clay-limestone soils, good elevation, and a breezy microclimate give Sangiovese both ripeness and lift. In the rain-challenged 2023 vintage, rigorous work in the vineyard was essential: careful canopy management and strict selection in the rows and at the sorting table ensured only the healthiest bunches made it into the cellar. The grapes are harvested by hand, then fermented with minimal intervention to preserve the character of the fruit and place—typically with native yeasts in neutral vessels, and gentle extraction to keep tannins fine and the wine wonderfully drinkable. The result is an honest, unadorned Sangiovese that reflects both its terroir and the difficult season that shaped it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a fantastic table wine for relaxed meals: think mid-week tomato-based pasta, pizza with Italian sausage, grilled vegetables, charcuterie, or simply a platter of hard cheeses and olives. Its bright acidity and moderate body also make it a smart choice for lighter grilled meats and smoky BBQ, especially when served slightly chilled (around 14–16°C). A short splash decant of 15–20 minutes is plenty—just enough to let the aromatics open—then pour generously and enjoy its easygoing, convivial style.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTenuta Saiano is a small, quality-driven estate in Emilia that focuses on expressing local grapes and the surrounding landscape with clarity and minimal makeup. Working organically in the vineyards and with a light hand in the cellar, the estate has become part of a new wave of producers re-defining what Emilia-Romagna can offer beyond its sparkling traditions—especially with Sangiovese. By privileging freshness, drinkability, and honesty over heavy extraction or oak, Tenuta Saiano has earned a loyal following among wine lovers seeking characterful, terroir-driven bottles, with cuvées like Sanzves serving as a benchmark introduction to their style.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tenuta Saiano","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54256463872337,"sku":"EW-10000","price":25.21,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/Untitled-748.jpg?v=1783463819","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/tenuta-saiano-sanzves-problems-with-the-rain-2023","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}