Duchman Family Winery – Sangiovese
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USA - TX
Texas High Plains
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The Facts
UPCs 2023 (750ml) - 8 58184 00151 7
Origins USA - TX > Texas High Plains
Appellation Texas High Plains
Varietal Sangiovese
Cepage 100% Sangiovese
Winemaking Harvested from select vineyards on the Texas High Plains at elevations exceeding 3,000 feet, where sandy loam soils and significant diurnal temperature shifts create ideal conditions for Sangiovese. This iconic Italian variety exemplifies Duchman's commitment to authentic varietal expression. Harvested at optimal phenolic ripeness, the grapes are gently processed to preserve their distinctive character. The wine matures in a combination of French and American oak barrels (with minimal new oak) followed by bottle aging, finding the perfect balance between structure and vibrant fruit expression. This thoughtful approach transforms Sangiovese's naturally bright, sometimes austere character into a wine of remarkable balance that authentically showcases both its Tuscan heritage and unique Texas terroir.
Aging Nine months in French and American oak, bottle maturation
Alcohol by Volume 13.0%
Markets Texas
Trade and Media
The Character
Overall Elegant, Tuscan Soul with Texas Character
Aromas Sour cherry, red plum, dried herbs, tobacco, cedar, violet, dusty earth, subtle vanilla
Mouthfeel Medium-bodied, silky tannins, bright acidity, structured
Tasting Notes Presenting a brilliant ruby-garnet color with terracotta edges, Duchman Sangiovese offers an aromatic bouquet of sour cherry, fresh cranberry, strawberry, and dried herbs, complemented by subtle notes of tobacco, cedar, and violet. On the palate, this medium-bodied wine displays Sangiovese's hallmark bright acidity balanced by silky, well-integrated tannins—a testament to Dave Reilly's appropriate aging program. Flavors of red cherries, strawberry, and fresh cranberry mingle with dried Mediterranean herbs, dusty earth, and a touch of vanilla from its time in predominantly neutral oak. The wine culminates in a persistent finish with characteristic mineral notes reflective of the Texas High Plains terroir. This elegant expression demonstrates how this quintessential Italian variety can achieve distinctive character through the marriage of Old World tradition and Texas growing conditions.
Selling Point Tuscan heritage meets TX terroir through appropriate aging
Pairings Tomato-based pasta, grilled pork, herb-roasted chicken, pizza, charcuterie, aged pecorino, Texas BBQ
The Story
Sangiovese, Italy's most widely planted grape variety and the soul of Tuscany's renowned wines, derives its name from "sanguis Jovis" or "blood of Jupiter." When Drs. Lisa and Stan Duchman established their winery in 2006, they recognized that Mediterranean varieties like Sangiovese would flourish in the Texas climate and terroir, offering a distinctive expression of this iconic Italian grape.
What sets Duchman's Sangiovese apart is its unique expression of Texas's growing conditions combined with winemaker Dave Reilly's thoughtful approach to vinification. Grown in the Texas High Plains at elevations exceeding 3,000 feet, the grapes benefit from the region's continental climate with dramatic diurnal temperature shifts that preserve crucial acidity while developing complex flavors. The sandy loam soils impart a characteristic mineral note that distinguishes this Texas interpretation of the variety.
Reilly's winemaking approach honors Sangiovese's vibrant nature, allowing it nine months in oak—the perfect duration to preserve the variety's bright fruit character while adding subtle complexity. This balanced approach allows Sangiovese's natural acidity and structure to integrate beautifully while maintaining its essential varietal expression.
Duchman's Sangiovese represents not merely a Texas interpretation of a Tuscan classic, but a distinctive expression that authentically showcases the dialogue between Old World traditions and Texas terroir. Each bottle embodies the winery's fundamental pillars: authenticity, balance, and connection—revealing the remarkable potential for world-class Mediterranean varietals in the Texas landscape.
What sets Duchman's Sangiovese apart is its unique expression of Texas's growing conditions combined with winemaker Dave Reilly's thoughtful approach to vinification. Grown in the Texas High Plains at elevations exceeding 3,000 feet, the grapes benefit from the region's continental climate with dramatic diurnal temperature shifts that preserve crucial acidity while developing complex flavors. The sandy loam soils impart a characteristic mineral note that distinguishes this Texas interpretation of the variety.
Reilly's winemaking approach honors Sangiovese's vibrant nature, allowing it nine months in oak—the perfect duration to preserve the variety's bright fruit character while adding subtle complexity. This balanced approach allows Sangiovese's natural acidity and structure to integrate beautifully while maintaining its essential varietal expression.
Duchman's Sangiovese represents not merely a Texas interpretation of a Tuscan classic, but a distinctive expression that authentically showcases the dialogue between Old World traditions and Texas terroir. Each bottle embodies the winery's fundamental pillars: authenticity, balance, and connection—revealing the remarkable potential for world-class Mediterranean varietals in the Texas landscape.
About Duchman Family Winery
Producer Story
Founded in 2006 by Drs. Lisa and Stan Duchman, this winery champions Italian and Mediterranean varieties that thrive in Texas. Using 100% Texas grapes, they create wines honoring European traditions while capturing the unique character of Texas terroir.
Producer Story
Founded in 2006 by Drs. Lisa and Stan Duchman, this winery champions Italian and Mediterranean varieties that thrive in Texas. Using 100% Texas grapes, they create wines honoring European traditions while capturing the unique character of Texas terroir.
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