Taltarni Sangiovese Cabernet 2020

The Taltarni Sangiovese Cabernet 2020 seriously delivers in flavour. It’s smooth, velvety and has a seriously long finish. I loved the flavours of cherry and blueberry balanced with spice and a hint of oak. It also had a classic Sangiovese Earthiness to it that made it really moorish.

It’s been cold in Brisbane (well for Brisbane, ok guys?), and so I’ve been drinking a lot more red wine than I normally do. Not that this is a bad thing by any means because it means that I am enjoying some seriously great wines in the process! So when I received the latest red wines from Taltarni, I was so excited to use this cold weather as the perfect excuse to sample them. Since last year I’ve been obsessed with Taltarni’s range of red wines and this year is shaping up to be no different.

I wasn’t sure where to begin as I felt like a kid in a candy store, but when I pulled out a Sangiovese Cabernet I knew I had to try that first. I can’t say I’ve ever tried a blend like this before. Sangiovese is one of my favourites but I haven’t had many blends of it, so I was very curious! I decided I couldn’t even wait for the weekend to give this one a go, so brought it along to my parent’s place to try with dinner. It was so delicious that I knew I had to share my review.

About Taltarni

I’ve always been a fan of Taltarni sparkling ever since I discovered their wines at a Good Food and Wine show many years ago. Now after trying their red wines this year I am a huge fan of all their wines! Their reds were some of the most memorable ones I had last year. However, their sparkling wines always nail it for me and this one is no different (their Blanc de Blancs has been a favourite of this year so far, read the review here)

Taltarni released their first wine in 1977 and had immediate award wins. They are located in the Pyrenees, a perfect spot for the production of high-quality grapes. The cool nights and warm days allow for the slow ripening of the grapes for perfect flavours.

Their winery is founded on the principles of individuality, independence and expression, combining old-world traditions with new-world techniques. The result? High quality red and white wines and traditional method sparklings for us to enjoy.

This wine is from their Dynamics range which represents the style, taste, and artistic expression of our winemakers. Taltarni is renowned for producing incredibly beautiful red wines which are perfect for ageing. This range offers a great price point with wines you can enjoy now or cellar for a few years.

What I loved about the Taltarni Sangiovese Cabernet 2020

The Taltarni Sangiovese Cabernet 2020 is a seriously delicious wine, and at only $26 a bottle, it is punching above its weight. It has a striking crimson colour in the glass. On the nose, I got notes of cherry and mixed spice along with a bit of earthiness. But the palate was what really did it for me. I was expecting the wine to taste quite heavy but it was more on the medium side with flavours of cherries and blueberries. This was balanced by lovely oak notes and that earthiness again. The great thing about this wine was the length – it was smooth and velvety but stuck around long after you’d taken a sip. And it had just the right amount of tannin too!

This wine is perfect for those who want to try something different. I also think it’s a great blend as the cabernet adds a bit of oomph to the Sangiovese, and the Sangiovese mellows out the Cabernet. It makes it a really approachable and delicious wine to enjoy making it a great option for enjoying with friends.

What to enjoy it with

The Taltarni Sangiovese Cabernet 2020 is a perfect food wine and is begging to be enjoyed with a good meal. The great thing about it though, as is often the case with Sangiovese, is that it will pair with a lot of dishes. Whether you are cooking up a tomato-based pasta or having some pizzas on the couch, this wine will shine. I also think it goes great with steak or braised beef. We had it with roast beef and vegetables and it was simply delicious.

In summary: Taltarni Sangiovese Cabernet 2020

The Taltarni Sangiovese Cabernet 2020 is a great food wine that is great value and perfect for enjoying with friends. It brings the best of both worlds from Sangiovese and Cabernet into a deliciously smooth and velvety wine. Perfect for pairing with anything from a simple pasta to roast beef. Despite not having this blend before I am now hooked, and can’t wait to see what else Taltarni has in store for my tastebuds!

To purchase this wine visit the Taltarni website here.

Note: I was sent this wine as a sample. I was under no obligation to post about it.