Great Wines of the World 2022: Sangiovese – The unique grape of Italy

Date/Time
Date(s) - January 22, 2022
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Location
James Suckling Wine Central

Categories


Explore the diverse differences of Sangiovese and its unique expression.

2022 GREAT WINES OF THE WORLD “Edition 1”

TASTE WITH A WINE CRITIC

“SANGIOVESE: THE UNIQUE GRAPE OF ITALY”

Technical Tasting

Jan 22, 2022 (Saturday); 2.30 P.M. – 3.30 P.M.

@ James Suckling Wine Central

9 wines to taste / HK$458 per person

Take a deep dive into some of the best wines and grape varietals in the world by joining one of our insightful technical tastings with the JamesSuckling.com tasting team. This tasting is a tour de force of some of Italy’s greatest producers!

You will taste a selection from high-calibre producers guided by our experienced Tasting Editors (who taste hundreds of wines every week). Taste and discuss key characteristics of the Sangiovese grape and its different expressions and gain greater insight into varietal specifics, terroir, grape-growing and how to taste wine overall during these one-of-a-kind tasting sessions.

Wines To Be Tasted:

Castello di Bossi Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2015 97 pts

Tenuta Sette Ponti Valdarno di Sopra Vigna Dell’Impero 1935 2016 96 pts

Bibi Graetz Toscana Testamatta 2019 97 pts

Fattoria Le Pupille Toscana Poggio Valente 2019 95 pts

San Filippo Brunello di Montalcino 2015 98 pts

Frescobaldi Brunello di Montalcino Ripe al Convento di Castelgiocondo Riserva 2015 97 pts

Eredi Fuligni Brunello di Montalcino 2016 97 pts

Tony Sasa Brunello di Montalcino Martina 2016 94 pts

Valdicava Brunello di Montalcino 2016 98 pts

The Technical Tasting Series at James Suckling Wine Central is part of Great Wines of the World 2022 Hong Kong “Edition 1” month-long program – a series of curated tasting events featuring a hand-picked selection of 66 world-renowned producers and their top-scoring wines. Check out the full line-up of all tastings and other programs during the tasting month at: www.jamessuckling.com/event/great-wines-world-2022-ed1

Book your ticket now to reserve your seat!

For question or enquiries, contact us at eventsAsia@jamessuckling.com or via phone at 2539 7999.