There are different strains and qualities of Sangiovese even in Tuscany, home of Chianti, where Sangiovese is the major red grape variety. The wines range from moderately to richly coloured, astringent when young, with high tannin and acidity, flavours of plum and raspberry that age to elegant cedar. Other famous central Italian Sangioveses include Brunello di Montalcino, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano and Carmignano. There are also many fine, expensive Tuscan Sangioveses (sometimes blended with Cabernet) that do not qualify for the major appellations. In Corsica it is known as the Niellucio.
(Sahn-joe-VAY-zeh) - The predominant red-wine grape of Tuscany in Central Italy, primary player in the Chianti blend; also sometimes used as a varietal there and in California. Makes a hearty, dry red with flavors of black cherries, often with a characteristic orange glint in the color.
Semi-classic grape grown in the Tuscany region of Italy. Used to produce the Chianti and other Tuscan red wines. Has many clonal versions, two of which seem to predominate. The Sangiovese Grosso clone Brunello variety is used for the dark red, traditionally powerful and slow-maturing "Brunello di Montalcino" wine. The other is the Sangiovese Piccolo, used for lesser Tuscan wines. Recent efforts in California with clones of this variety are very promising, producing medium-bodied reds with rich cherry or plumlike flavors and aromas.
A ged grape used for Chianti.
the main red grape varietal used in Tuscany
(Sangiovese Piccolo) - Sangiovese is best known as the grape behind the Italian red wine, Chianti. It often boasts a distinctively smooth texture topped with spice, raspberry and licorice flavors.
Italian varietal traditionally used for making Chianti.
Superior red grape grown in the Tuscany region of Italy to make Chianti and other Tuscan reds, such as Brunello di Montalcino. Often blended with Cabernet Sauvignon to make the so-called Super Tuscan blend.
From the Tuscany region of Italy, this grape is prevalent in Chianti and Super Tuscan reds. Famous for the big, rich red Brunello di Montalcino, Sangiovese is also found in lighter-bodied wines. California has shown success with Sangiovese, producing food-friendly wines with cherry aromas and balanced acidity.
a red grape variety. The most important red wine grape of Tuscany and the backbone of world-famous wines such as Chianti. Styles range from bright, simple cherry fruit to assertive, richly flavored reds with potential for years in the cellar.
(san-joh-vay-zeh) A red grape variety. Style range from bright, simple cherry fruit to assertives richly flavored reds with potential for years in the cellar.
An excellent Italian red wine grape that is one of Italyâ€(tm)s two finest native red varieties. The dominant grape of Tuscany, it is the principal variety of Chianti. The grape can be found throughout Italy, from Umbria to Rome.
A red varietal from central Italy where it makes the popular Chianti wines. Like pinot noir, this is a lighter bodied, more acidic red wine, and therefore is much better suited to drinking with a meal than to sipping at cocktail hour. Wine and food pairing is easy. Italian dishes are a natural! Cherry is a common fruit descriptor. The rise of Sangiovese in America parallels the rise of the casual Italian eatery, though most domestic styles have noticeable to overwhelming oak characters. Sangiovese blended with Cabernet Sauvignon in the past made up the wines known as "Super Tuscans" which include Sassicaia and Tignanello. Today the laws have changed and Chianti Classico Riserva, specifically, is allowed to have up to 15% of cabernet, syrah, merlot, or what ever they like, or could be 100% sangiovese.
Sangiovese (synonyms: Sangiovese grosso, Brunello, Uva brunella, Morellino, Prugnolo, Prugnolo gentile, Sangioveto, Tignolo and Uva Canina) is a red wine grape variety originating in Italy where it is now recognised as a superior variety. Although it can be found as a varietal, and as a single-variety wine such as Brunello di Montalcino or Sangiovese di Romagna, it often forms part of a blend. The traditional home of Sangiovese is in Tuscany, and it is the major component in blends such as Chianti, Brunello di Montalcino, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano and Morellino di Scansano.