Species: Vitis Vinifera
Parentage: Offspring of Ciliegiolo & “Calabrese Montenuovo” (A nearly extinct grape variety)
Aliases: Brunello, Sangiovese Grosso
Grape Color: Purple
Regions: Primarily Tuscany; also Romagna, Lazio, Campania, Sicily
Prounounced “San-joh-vay-say,” this Italian wine varietal is Tuscany’s #1 red wine grape. It’s the pistol of Central Italy, with the capability to produce styles ranging from red wines to still wines, sparkling wines to dessert wines, It’s the grape every grape wants to be, with at least 14 Sangiovese clones existing today.
Sangiovese is excellent as a blend, but when used as a sole varietal, it is hard and acidic. Winemakers tend to blend this varietal with Bordeaux grapes, such as Cabernet Sauvignon, and even white wine grapes, sometimes Trebbiano and Malvasia. Sangiovese’ role in Tuscany’s famous Chianti wines is similar to Cabernet Sauvignon’s key presence in Bourdeaux wines -- A typical Read more »
We used pinot noir for the red wine in the sauce. Substitute beef broth for an alcohol-free version. Use sweetened dried cranberries instead of cherries, if desired. Total time: 25 minutes. Read more »
Passionate wine enthusiast/writer/consultant.Specialist on Italy, where She has made her home and kingdom for the past decade. Travels extensively in Europe and New world,Portugal,Douro, South Africa,and in particular Bordeaux style wines, loves Dolcetto
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Sangiovese on SnoothMay 2013
I ran up to Napa for a few days to get away and taste some wines from places ... ... like the 11 Il Chiaretto Sangiovese, 2011 The Franc, 06 Meritage, 08 Napa Cab, and 09 Reserve Cab. If you're near the valley soon, they have a great bargain in 03 Hoopes Ranch Cab for only $20 and some great mags of 03 Merlot and Reserve cabs available. I tru... Read More
May 2013
Rich and pretty nose. Soft, minty cherry fruit on the nose. Vibrant acidity on the palate with soft, round tannin. Good structure. Soft, tart red cherry fruit. Nice.90 pts.5/10/13 at winery Read More
May 2013
I have a question.. When you are serving appetizers.. and you are going to have Cab for a dinner wine with Beef Tenderloin.. what are some good choices of reds to serve with wine/cheese or any other before meal appitizers...? I served Kim Crawford Savugiou Blanc but didn't know what a good red wine choice would be.. Read More
May 2013
Ripasso style, sitting on Charbono skins. Nose of chocolate covered cherry, ... touch metallic,but a lot of Sangioveses do that for me. Toasty cocoa, cherry, cranberry and plum flavors. Nice. Needs food. Toasty finish which is enjoyable. Wine has great depth. 89 pts.5/9/13 at wine Read More
May 2013
Maker recommends letting it sit for an hour before serving. Read More
May 2013
Often overlooked, and suffering still from its days in straw ... herbs and leather that makes Sangiovese so appealing, while at the same time finding the balance and elegance the Sangiovese can offer in the right hands. Tuscany, like much of the world, has passed through a rather harrowing time for traditional wines. Here the subtlety of Sangio... Read More
May 2013
Herbal bouquet, good amount of fruit, slightly tart. [From "The Other Wines of Tuscany" at Bin 105, Lincoln NE, 30 March 2013.] Read More
Jun 29
Does this wine contain any oak
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Jun 29
Does it contain any Oak - in an Oak barrel or stainless steel barrel?
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Mar 1, 2012
the best Sangiovese I ever drank was a 2006 Deerfield Ranch from Alpicella vineyard in Sonoma.
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Jun 7, 2010
I am partial to Italian wines. It must be a cultural thing, as my parents were immigrants. Last week, I was introduced to Il Poggio Sangiovese Rubicone 2008 at my Italian conversation group. It was love at first sip ... I bought a case. Life is too short ... drink fine wines which can be bought a good price. There are many treaures out there wa...
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Apr 28, 2010
What is a 100% Sangiovese wine? Preferably from 2006.
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Feb 28, 2010
The fact that there is nary a bottle of Canaletto, Montepulciano d'Abruzzo to be bought anywhere, says it all. At around $10 a bottle, it probably deserves more than a 3 out of 5 rating but what do I know? I just like drinking it when I can get it.
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Feb 5, 2009
Check the blog for tasting reports on 24 Sangiovese.
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