Il Bastardo Italian Red
Everyday Sangiovese from Italy, poured plainly and priced honestly.
The story behind Il Bastardo
Sangiovese is Italy's workhorse red grape, the backbone of Chianti and a dozen other regional wines. In its everyday form it is lighter than Cabernet, higher in acid, and built around sour cherry and dried herb notes with a dry, dusty finish. It wants food, not a quiet glass on its own.
We stock Il Bastardo Sangiovese in two sizes at our Commack shop, a 750mL bottle and a 1.5L. It is a straightforward, uncomplicated Italian red, the kind you keep on hand for pasta night.
Explore the Il Bastardo range
Two sizes of the same Sangiovese, a standard bottle for a quiet dinner and a magnum for a table full of people.
| Expression | Type | Proof / ABV | Tasting notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Il Bastardo Sangiovese 750mL | Italian Red | 750mL | Dry, tart cherry, light tannin, food friendly |
| Il Bastardo Sangiovese 1.5L | Italian Red | 1.5L | Same dry cherry profile, larger format for a crowd |
Which Il Bastardo is right for you?
These are everyday prices, not special occasion ones. The 750mL comes in at $6.99 and the 1.5L at $12.99, which is the sort of money that lets you keep a bottle in the rack without thinking about it. Both are listed as out of stock online right now, so call the shop at (631) 343-7200 and we will tell you what is on the shelf.
One bottle, one pot of sauce, no ceremony needed.
A magnum keeps glasses filled through a long family dinner.
Il Bastardo cocktails and pairings
Serve it slightly cool with tomato sauce, roasted sausage or hard cheese.