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Prima Materia Sangiovese 2021

$2399

California made a lot of bad Sangiovese in the 1990s, and the grape has been paying for it ever since. Which is a shame, because the problem was never Sangiovese, it was planting it in hot valley floors and treating it like Merlot. Prima Materia works out of Lake County with an estate built around Italian varieties, and the Sangiovese here keeps what makes the grape great in Tuscany: acidity, savory tomato-leaf character, and tannins that grab. The 2021 is a food wine first and foremost, the kind of red that seems merely pleasant on its own and then comes alive the second something arrives on the plate.

Shipping

Every step of the journey is managed to uphold the integrity of each bottle.

  • Nationwide Access: Flat-rate shipping available to most U.S. states with delivery in 3-5 business days.
  • Temperature-Monitored Shipping: We closely monitor weather conditions and make informed decisions to ensure shipments travel safely, with insulated packaging and refrigerated transport available when required.
  • Wine-Specific Protective Packaging: Specialized materials designed to maintain label integrity and prevent breakage during transit.
  • Provenance Assured: All wines are maintained in climate-controlled conditions at our shop until the moment of dispatch.

Returns & Exchanges

We stand behind every bottle we sell.

  • If the wine is less than 10 years old and it is corked, you may return it to us for a full refund or exchange within 60 days of purchase. You must show us proof of purchase. We understand that you may not live near a shop and that it is difficult to ship open bottles of wine to us, so if there's any problem feel free to Contact Us and we'll work it out.
  • For wines older than 10 years, the consumer bears the risk of a faulty cork, but we accept returns of older bottles if the wine is faulty as a result of improper storage. Please come by the store or Contact Us if there is a problem.
  • We may, at our discretion and to the extent permitted by law, accept returns of unopened wines within 30 days of purchase if they were properly stored by the purchaser, subject to a 15% re-stocking fee.

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Have Questions?

Our team is here to help.

Hours

Monday - Friday: 11am - 8pm

Saturday: 12pm - 5pm

CLOSED SUNDAYS

Email: help@flatiron-wines.com
Phone: (415) 780-1405


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More about Prima Materia

Wine Details

  • Grape Variety

    Sangiovese

  • Vintage

    2021

  • Size

    750ml

  • Farming Practice

    Sustainable

  • Style

    Fruity

  • Sweetness

    Dry

  • Body

    Medium Bodied

Flatiron's Take

From the Importer

Tasting Notes & Food Pairings

Perfect Pairings

Pasta with tomato and basil, grilled pork chops, or an eggplant parmesan.

Tasting Profile

Medium-bodied dry red with tart red cherry, dried herbs and tomato leaf, bright acidity and grippy tannins.