I Lauri Salto Sangiovese 75cl

Juicy, food-friendly, and just the right amount of serious, this Italian Sangiovese is the kind of red wine that makes you want to cook something simple and crushable, then pretend you planned the whole vibe.

• Appearance: Bright ruby red with a clear, lively look that hints at freshness.
• Nose: Red cherry and ripe strawberry up front, with dried herbs and a subtle earthy, savoury note.
• Taste: Cherry and red plum lead, then a little tomato leaf, spice, and that classic Sangiovese zingy acidity that keeps each sip awake.
• Structure: Dry, medium-bodied, with light-to-medium tannins that give it a gentle grip (so it stands up to food).
• Finish: Clean and red-fruited, with a faint herbal echo that makes you reach back for another sip.

Sangiovese is famous for being a total team player at the table. That higher acidity means your palate stays fresh, even when dinner’s doing the most (tomato sauces, roasted veggies, cheese, grilled anything). You don’t need a special occasion, you just need something worth pouring on a random Tuesday.

What makes this style click is the balance, it’s fruit-forward without being jammy, and it brings a savoury little twist that keeps it interesting. If you like red wines that feel energetic and layered instead of heavy, you’re in the right neighbourhood.

This is also a solid “conversion bottle” if you’re used to richer, darker reds and want something brighter and more food-driven. It still has structure, those tannins give it shape, but it won’t bulldoze your meal.

And if you’re stocking up your home bar and kitchen for easy wins, a dependable Italian red wine like this covers a lot of bases. One bottle, lots of moods, pasta night, charcuterie, casual hangouts, or that moment you open the fridge and decide dinner is whatever you can assemble in 15 minutes.

Fun Fact: Sangiovese is Italy’s most-planted red grape, and its name is often linked to “sanguis Jovis,” or “blood of Jupiter,” which is dramatic, but honestly kind of fitting.