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Cantina Birgi 'Kalura' Sangiovese 2023
Grape Type Pronunciation: "san-gee-oh-vay-zee"
Primary flavours
Blueberry
Cherry
Raspberry
Strawberry
Tomato
Anise
Roasted Tomato
Savoury
Details
Kalura Sangiovese bursts with fresh, intense fruit - think juicy cherry, ripe raspberry, and sweet strawberry - dancing alongside subtle hints of roasted tomato and a whisper of anise spice. Elegant and well-structured, it’s perfectly balanced with a harmonious finish. Totally vegan, this one’s a classy, vibrant sip!

Let us introduce you to Cantina Birgi - a laid-back legend from the sun-soaked coast of western Sicily, right near the dreamy Stagnone Lagoon. Kicking off in 1960 with just ten local farmers, it’s now a 1,000-strong crew growing grapes across nearly 3,000 hectares. They blend old-school bush vines with modern techniques, keeping it real while turning out seriously high-quality fruit year after year. Birgi’s all about showing off Sicily’s flavour-packed grapes - think Grillo, Nero d’Avola, Frappato, and Catarratto - in everything from crisp organics to silky reds and vibrant sparkling wines. They're hands-on in the vineyard and dead set on quality, and it’s paying off - six of their wines just scored wins at the 2024 Wine Hunter Awards, including a Gold for their Zibibbo. Long story short: Birgi is the real deal - rooted in tradition, buzzing with innovation, and bottling pure Sicilian soul.
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Taste Profile
This wine’s tasting notes.
Sweetness
nonesomelots
Body
lightmediumfull
Fruitiness
lowmediumhigh
Tannins
lowmediumhigh
Acidity
lowmediumhigh
Oak
nonesomelots
Alcohol
low (under 12%)medium (12-14%)high (14%+)
Taste Summary
This wine’s tasting notes are leaning towards medium bodied, low sweetness, with high acidity, very fruity, medium tannins, medium alcohol and no oak.
Specs
Region
Sicily
country
Italy
Grape type
Sangiovese
Wine Maker
Cantina Birgi
Alcohol
13%
Vintage
2023
Cellar period
1-3 years
Closure
Cork (Natural)
Production method
Vegan
Temperature
Room Temperature 15°C-18°C
State
Sicily
Pairing guide
This Kalura Sangiovese is begging to be paired with those cozy, flavour-packed dishes that bring everyone to the table. Think smoky grilled sausages with charred peppers, rich eggplant caponata, or a hearty lamb tagine with tomatoes and warming spices. It’s also a killer match for a rustic mushroom risotto, pork meatballs in a tangy tomato sauce, or even a homemade pizza loaded with fresh mozzarella and spicy salami. Basically, anywhere there’s bold, juicy flavour and good vibes, this Sangiovese fits right in.
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Food
Red Meat
Burgers
Pizza
Italian
Antipasto
Tagine
Tastes
Salty
Fatty
Meaty
Moods
Contemplative
Creative
Seasons
Autumn
Cooler Months
Recipe Matches
Wine region
Sicily, Italy
Sicily is a productive island located in the Mediterranean Sea, off the southern coast of Italy. The island has a varied landscape, with low coastal plains to hills and even active volcanic mountains. The climate is Mediterranean, with hot, dry summers and mild winters. Disease pressure is low thanks to drying coastal breezes making the region ideal for organic farming practices. The soils are volcanic, sandy, and clay. Sicily can be divided into three wine regions, including the volcanic Etna DOC on the eastern side of the island, known for its red wines made from the Nerello Mascalese grape. The Marsala DOC on the island's western side is known for its fortified wines. The remaining Southeast of the Island produces a range of wines, notably Frappato and Nero d’Avola.
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