2016 Traveler Sangiovese
79% Sangiovese, 13% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Merlot
•Softening tannins, tart sour cherries, oak, herbs, and pepper
•Amazing aromas, rich, full mouthfeel and a strong lingering finish
•Pair with lasagna, risotto, grilled salmon, steak, grilled eggplant.
Our flagship Sangiovese blend that started Genoa Cellars off in 2006 in our Italian direciton. We blend from several sources of Sangiovese in Columbia Valley AVAs including Red Mountain and Wahluke Slope with Red Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon for structure, and Red Mountain Merlot for balance, softness and enhanced aromas.
79% Sangiovese, 13% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Merlot
The traveler is a component of the sailboat allowing sailors to trim or adjust the mainsail to draw as much speed as possible from the wind, just as our Traveler draws subtle notes from the Bordeaux grapes to enhance the flavor of the amazing Sangiovese grape.
