{"product_id":"fuligni-s-j-toscana-igt-2022-750ml","title":"Fuligni S.J. Toscana IGT 2022 750ml","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFuligni is a genuinely historic name in Montalcino, tracing its winemaking roots back to 1923, and best known for its acclaimed Brunello di Montalcino — a wine that's earned scores as high as 98 points from James Suckling in recent vintages. S.J. represents the estate's own thoughtful \"variation on the Sangiovese theme,\" as Cellar 18's own copy puts it, a Tuscan IGT blend that lets Fuligni experiment a bit outside Brunello's strict, single-varietal requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe wine is built predominantly from Sangiovese grown on Fuligni's own estate vines, joined by Merlot sourced from the Bandita vineyard, aged several months in French oak tonneaux — a comparatively gentle aging regime designed to add structure without overwhelming the wine's naturally bright Sangiovese character. As Cellar 18 describes the intent: the oak treatment \"affords a slightly soft impact preserving the brilliant quality and freshness of the Sangiovese grape.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWe don't have independently published tasting notes specific to the 2022 vintage, so rather than borrow flavor descriptors from a different year, we'll let this particular vintage speak for itself once it's open. For genuine house-style context, Cellar 18's own description of recent vintages of S.J. calls it \"concentrated and voluptuously textured. Rich, ripe, mellow, structured, packed with berry fruit, and intriguing nuances of underbrush, spices, and incense\" — recommending it specifically with \"porchetta dusted with herbs and fennel seeds\" or white poultry dishes. This is genuinely serious, food-friendly Tuscan wine from an estate whose reputation for Sangiovese runs deep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigins \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFuligni is a historic winery in Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy, with roots dating to 1923, best known for its acclaimed Brunello di Montalcino. The estate is committed to traditional winemaking, focused primarily on Sangiovese, with grapes hand-harvested to ensure quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eS.J. is Fuligni's own Tuscan IGT blend, built predominantly from estate-grown Sangiovese, joined by Merlot sourced from the Bandita vineyard. The wine ages several months in French oak tonneaux, a comparatively gentle regime intended to add structure while preserving the Sangiovese's natural freshness and brightness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eToscana IGT, Italy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVariety\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePredominantly Sangiovese (estate vines), with Merlot (Bandita vineyard)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2022\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFuligni\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEstate Founded\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1923\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMontalcino, Tuscany\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAging\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeveral months, French oak tonneaux\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle \/ Identity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA concentrated, structured, food-friendly Sangiovese-driven blend — Fuligni's own take on Tuscan IGT wine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePorchetta dusted with herbs and fennel seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhite poultry dishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrilled or roasted meats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAged Italian cheeses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Breakthru","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45165234683970,"sku":null,"price":42.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0363\/8621\/files\/C3714247-25C0-44E7-82C5-22BDF2E88BDF_4_5005_c.jpg?v=1788711312","url":"https:\/\/www.blackwellswines.com\/products\/fuligni-s-j-toscana-igt-2022-750ml","provider":"Blackwell's Wines \u0026 Spirits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}