Vignaioli del Morellino di Scansano Sangiovese Cala Civetta Toscana IGT

Cherry, tobacco, earth. A little thin, probably wouldn't buy it, but didn't mind drinking it.

This cool little sangiovese di toscana is simply a smashing buy and a real favourite in this house as a day-to-day table wine. A striking nose opens first with a lovely assortment of mushroom, violet, rose petal and red fruit medley before revealing a fresh palate of nanking cherry, cranberry, strawberry, leather and a mineral undercurent. Prickly tannins stir up the smooth character, and juicy acids keep you coming back for more until the bottle is empty. It's a straightforward …