Ferrari-Carano 2021 Alexander Valley Sangiovese 3 Bottles

This one hits all the right notes and it’s 56% OFF! A perfect wine for the holidays, don’t miss the 2021 Ferrari-Carano Alexander Valley Sangiovese.

Today, we’re happy to welcome Ferrari-Carano to our Insider Deals with a wonderful example of Sangiovese that is just entering its prime. You’re going to want several bottles of this one, as it’s rather irresistible.

As you know we always taste the wines we offer over two days when we write our notes so that we can see how it develops. Here’s what we wrote about this one: “The wine was just as good on day 2 but I seriously doubt you’ll be able to hold off finishing the bottle the first day.”

96% Sangiovese and 4% Syrah from the Alexander Valley, the wine is cave aged in barrel for 15 months with 86% French and 14% Eastern European oak, 30% of which was new.

Normally retailing for $60 a bottle, today’s deal gets it to you for a fraction of the price…

For the next day you can get 3 bottles of the 2021 Ferrari-Carano Alexander Valley Sangiovese for just $79.95 ($26.65/bottle). That’s a discount of 576 ($100).

This 3-pack deal is available to ship to the following states: AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV and WY. (These states are dependent on the individual licenses of the offering winery and are not representative of all our deals. Every deal can have different, sometimes more, sometimes less, states available.)

Ends Friday 10/23/2026 at noon (PT). Read on for our full review.

 

From the winery:

2021 Ferrari-Carano Alexander Valley Sangiovese

The grapes for this small-lot Sangiovese are sourced from select vineyard sites in Alexander Valley.

THE VINTAGE: Although we experienced an unusually rainy period in April, drought conditions in Sonoma county continued in 2021, with most of the annual precipitation landing in October and December, 2020. Spring temperatures were cooler, with bud break occurring one week later than average, while summer temperatures were above average with less nightly fog and cloud cover. With minimal irrigation, the Sangiovese grapes were ready for harvesting in September, near the average pick date for the variety.

HOW IT’S MADE: Upon entering the winery, the hand-harvested grapes are destemmed and cold soaked for three days. Following the cold soak, yeast is added and pump overs commence, one to two times daily, for the duration of primary fermentation. The wine is then drained and pressed to 86% French and 14% Eastern European oak barrels (30% new) for malolactic fermentation, and cave aged for 15 months. Lots are kept separate until blending and bottling in March 2023.

AROMAS & FLAVORS: Our Sangiovese offers a bouquet reminiscent of holiday cheer; clove-spiced cherry, cranberry compote, roasted figs, and vanilla wafer. On the palate, this wine is structured yet smooth, supported by a lifting acidity. Flavors of crumble-topped Italian plum tart and a hint of caramel sauce flow through the finish.

FOOD PAIRINGS: Delicious with braised, roasted or barbecued meats like chicken, red meat, fish, lamb or pork. Pastas, stews or well-aged medium and strong-flavored cheeses, such as Taleggio, also pair nicely with our Sangiovese.

Composition: 96% Sangiovese, 4% Syrah
Cooperage: 15 months in 86% French and 14% Eastern European oak, 30% new
pH: 3.67
TA: 6.87 g/L
Bottled: March 1, 2023
Certified California Sustainable Vineyard & Winery

Produced & Bottled by Ferrari-Carano Mountain Winery
14.7% Alcohol
Cork

And now on to our review:

The 2021 Ferrari-Carano Alexander Valley Sangiovese opens with a very enticing aroma of black cherry and lots of lovely baking spice notes plus some leather, herbal notes and a little cedar. It’s a wonderfully harmonious start.

Wow, this one just really hits us right! Taking a sip reveals similar flavors to the nose wrapped up in a wonderful juicy acidity and s smooth mouthfeel. Balanced and with great depth, this is firing on all cylinders.

It ends savory, a bit chewy and very long and satisfying! This is an excellent example of Sangiovese that has many years of prime drinking ahead of it. It was just as good on day 2 but I seriously doubt you’ll be able to hold off finishing the bottle the first day. We put this at the high end of our 9 Taste Rating at 92-93 points.

Cheers,
Jon

 

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