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- newtoowine - 03-17-2006
I have a bottle that says Azienda Agricola Montebelli Fabula 2003.
I am having trouble getting much info on it. I think this is a sangiovese from Tuscany. Any info would be appreciated
- Kcwhippet - 03-17-2006
The Fabula is indeed mostly Sangiovese, with some Canaiolo. It's the little brother of the Montebelli di Monteregio Fabula di Monteregio Riserva which retails for a bit under $30. The Monteregio is a much, much better wine, far more than the $15 or so price difference.
- newtoowine - 03-17-2006
Thanks, The bottle I have says Monteregio di massa marittima. This is very good, I will look for the big brother next time I'm out. I was at a gathering last weekend and brought this along it went over pretty well, especially with the pizza.I grabbed a couple more bottles of it today. I am suprised how I like this but not the chianti i had about a month ago. I thought I didn't care for sangiovese
- Innkeeper - 03-17-2006
Sangiovese is not just a Tuscan grape. You could draw a big circle around the middle of Italy, and just about every red wine would have at least a shot of Sangiovese or more in it.
- Thomas - 03-18-2006
IK is right.
The Emiglia Romana and Marche regions nearby produce a fair amount of Sangiovese.