Winery Steven KentAmphora Sangiovese
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.
Taste structure of the Amphora Sangiovese from the Winery Steven Kent
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Amphora Sangiovese of Winery Steven Kent in the region of California is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Amphora Sangiovese
Pairings that work perfectly with Amphora Sangiovese
Original food and wine pairings with Amphora Sangiovese
The Amphora Sangiovese of Winery Steven Kent matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of fondue vigneronne au vin rouge, osso bucco of veal or rabbit with goat cheese and mint.
Details and technical informations about Winery Steven Kent's Amphora Sangiovese.
Discover the grape variety: Sangiovese
Firm, upright reds with precise acidity and angular tannins, showing aromas of sour cherry, plum, dried herbs, leather, black tea and balsamic notes. Characteristically bitter, savoury finish. Star of Chianti Classico DOCG, Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG and Morellino di Scansano. Italy's most planted variety, a descendant of Ciliegiolo × Calabrese di Montenuovo.
Informations about the Winery Steven Kent
The Winery Steven Kent is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 89 wines for sale in the of Livermore Valley to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Livermore Valley
Historic Bay Area AVA (first US varietal bottling of Chardonnay, Wente clone ~80% of Californian Chardonnay): signature Cabernet Sauvignon dominant (33%) and Chardonnay (22%) as kings, followed by Merlot, Petite Sirah and Syrah. Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc named signatures in 2025. Warm Winkler III climate moderated by San Francisco Bay, gravel, limestone and clay soils. Historic Californian Bordeaux and Rhône identity.
The wine region of California
Powerful, sunny reds: dense Napa Cabernet Sauvignon (blackcurrant, chocolate, tobacco, ample tannins), spicy, jammy Zinfandel from the Sierra Foothills, silky red-fruited Pinot Noir on the cool coast (Sonoma, Russian River, Central Coast). Opulent, buttery Chardonnay, notes of yellow fruit and vanilla. Varied climate, from the hot interior to the Pacific-cooled coast. 80% of US production, 139 AVAs including Napa (1st AVA, 1981).
The word of the wine: Herbaceous
Vegetable odour reminiscent of freshly cut grass and considered a defect of the wine.
