Sanguineto is a tiny, but spectacular winery in the sleepy town of Montepulciano in Tuscany. Do not confuse it with the grape Montepulciano, none is grown in this town, and do not confuse it with the more famous town of Montalcino, also in Tuscany. Don't worry, this is the single most confusing thing in Italian red wine, everyone gets it wrong.
Sanguineto is run by two women sharing a singular passion to make great wine in tiny amounts and keep the price reasonable. Just arrived at the store are the Rosso di Montepulciano 2008, the Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2007 and the Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Riserva 2003. Prices are $19.99, 34.99 and $49.99 respectively.
The main variety of grape for these yummy steak enhancing reds is Prugnolo Gentile, a strain of Sangiovese. Treat them like a Chianti and you will do fine. Open a half hour before serving with beef or lamb or game. One of the owners is a huntress. So I really know this goes with game, especially boar. The wine is not boring, wonderful complexity with a hint of sour cherry make for a classic Tuscan, just like white beans.
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