White Wine Made From Red Grapes

Here's an unusual wine, at least for me it is. The 2024 InBianco White Sangiovese is made from 100% Sangiovese grapes, which are pressed and bled off to prevent skin contact, which would make the wine take on the red color of the skins. This is a white wine, vinified and aged in stainless steel tanks. Alcohol hits 12.5% abv and it costs $10 at Trader Joe’s. I never thought I would run across such a special wine at Trader Joe’s.

This wine is a clear straw color in the glass. The muted nose shows some stone fruit and minerality, but there is not too much there. The palate is more lively, with a tart citrus, melon, and nectarine flavor profile. It definitely tastes more like a wine made from white grapes. The acidity is rather bold, which pairs well with the citrus element. If you have a pork chop made with fruit, this would be an excellent pairing. I found that the wine was also a great pair with a spicy cucumber and tomato salad, so it’s versatile.

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