Sangioveto, a lesson in life
- The story of Lunlunta’s Sangioveto and how a neglected grape was transformed into a unique wine.
- Observing the soil, respecting old vines, and making intuitive decisions typical of a small producer.
- Because in wine —as in life— everything has value if it is given time and attention.
As I write, I look at its label. A label I love. And I realize I’ve never talked about them, about our labels. About what they represent, how they’re born, what they tell.
Each one has its own story, and this one —the story of the Sangioveto— is very special.
I call it pure soil. Because that’s what it is.
Sangioveto is the most sincere expression of our soil.
It’s what happens when a grape, the land, and time come together.
With a little intuition, and a lot of searching.
A grape that teaches
Sangioveto—also known as Bonamico— produces enormous bunches of large berries. It is a generous, productive grape, but its characteristics vary greatly depending on the soil in which it grows.
In Lunlunta, Mendoza, in that small, stony, and poor piece of our farm, the vines have to work hard. And
that effort shows: large bunches, yes, but concentrated. Old
vines that don’t produce in quantity, but they do produce in character.
The result is a wild, distinct , unique wine —because it is the only Sangioveto from Mendoza.
It has a pronounced acidity, a floral aroma, and a lively energy.
It’s the perfect wine for our empanadas .
Every kilo counts
For years, when we sold grapes, the wineries didn’t want them.
And when we started making wine, the winemakers left them out of the Malbec.
Until one day I thought there was no point in abandoning it, because when you’re a small producer,
every kilo counts. So
we started making it together with Malbec.
Years later , Giuseppe , a friend and Italian winemaker, appeared.
He was the one who said, “Let’s make a wine.”
And that’s how our 2023 Sangioveto was born .
Today we take care of those vines as if they were gold:
the same ones that twenty years ago were left in the vine or thrown on the ground.
And therein lies the lesson.
Everything has value.
Sometimes you just have to know how to wait for it, listen to it, or look at it with different eyes.
As the English proverb says, every cloud has a silver lining — even
from what seems like a loss something valuable can emerge.
Tradition, character and heritage
A wine of unique character, the fruit of an ancient vineyard inherited from our ancestors and crafted in our own winery.
An Italian heritage reborn with passion, maintaining the family tradition of winemaking for five generations.
The label depicts the vineyard with the mountain in the background, inspired by vintage designs that told stories through images. And like all our wines, it bears our heraldry, with the motto: Tradition, Character, and Heritage.
Sangioveto is also a bridge.
Between Italy and Argentina.
Between the past and the present.
Between the forgotten grape and the wine we love today.
And yes: it goes perfectly with empanadas and roast beef .
Want to try our Sangioveto? Order it at the Familia Furlotti store.
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- Sangioveto – Lunlunta
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- Empanadas y Sangioveto
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- Familia Furlotti Sangioveto
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