High acid and firm tannin make Sangiovese a food grape above all else. Sour cherry, dried herbs and a savory, earthy edge rather than sweet fruit. The Langhe hills of Piedmont are fog-prone and steep, and the region's best sites face south for every hour of sun they can get. This one comes from Tenuta Il Bergo Gavi. A short decant helps. Made for tomato-based dishes, grilled meat, and hard cheese.