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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 »

Ruffino Il Ducale
Winery: Ruffino SpA
Region: Italy » Tuscany
Type: Table Wines

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Sazerac

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Salviano Turlo
Winery: Salviano
Region: Italy » Umbria » Lago Di Corbara
Type: Table Wines

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Maxie’s Fried Green Tomatoes

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La Carraia Sangiovese Umbria IGT
Winery: La Carraia
Region: Italy » Umbria » Umbria Igt
Type: Table Wines

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Tabbouleh

This light, healthy dish found across the Mediterranean is the ideal summer salad. While pine nuts and sumac are not traditional, they add extra crunch and a lemony zip. Serve this tabbouleh alongs... Read more »

La Mozza Sangiovese Blend Morellino di Scansano I Perazzi
Winery: La Mozza
Region: Italy » Tuscany » Maremma Toscana
Type: Table Wines

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Basic Steamed Wild Rice

Despite wild rice’s name, the majority of it available on supermarket shelves is now actually farmed, cultivated in flooded paddies in California and culled by machine. (Technically, it’s not rice ... Read more »

Azienda Agricola Montevertine Sangiovese Blend Toscana IGT Pian del Ciampolo
Winery: Azienda Agricola Montevertine
Region: Italy » Tuscany » Toscana Igt
Type: Table Wines

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Horchata de Arroz (Rice Drink)

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Castello di Querceto la Corte Colli Della Toscana Centrale IGT
Winery: Castello di Querceto
Region: Italy » Tuscany » Colli Della Toscana Centrale
Type: Table Wines

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Coconut Milk Horchata (spiked)

Drink (alcohol version) recipe for Coconut Milk Horchata includes Rice, water, coconut milk, cinnamon, sugar, rum. This drink is a favorite in the taverns of Old San Juan, this cool, smooth beverag... Read more »

Tenuta di Ghizzano Il Ghizzano
Winery: Tenuta di Ghizzano
Region: Italy » Tuscany
Type: Table Wines

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Baba Ganoush - the Best in the World!

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Antinori Rosso Toscana
Winery: Villa Antinori
Region: Italy » Tuscany
Type: Table Wines

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Tabbouleh

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Rocca Delle Macìe Sangiovese Toscana IGT Rubizzo
Winery: Rocca delle Macie
Region: Italy » Tuscany » Toscana Igt
Type: Table Wines

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Quinoa Tabbouleh

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Maryhill Red Blend Columbia Valley
Winery: Maryhill Winery
Region: USA » Washington » Columbia Valley
Type: Table Wines

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Yellow Rice

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There’s another side to Sangiovese wines.

Sangiovese is touted as the most widely planted grape variety in Italy. It is most frequently associated with Tuscany; being the catalyst for Brunello, Chianti, and Vino Nobile de Montepulciano. However, Sangiovese is as much at home in Romagna as it i...

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The Rise of Non-Traditional Wine Blends

Here in the United States we are on a first-name basis with our wine grapes. The majority of casual wine drinkers understand what “Merlot”, “Moscato”, and “Cabernet” mean. Nowadays “Pinot” and even “Riesling” are familiar pals too. This is largely bec...

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Wine in America, Beyond California

According to the Wine Institute, in 2015, eighty-three percent of wine from the United States was made from grapes grown in California. Clearly, the world wine stage has welcomed California bottles with opened arms. Wine lovers from around the world cl...

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There’s another side to Sangiovese wines.

Sangiovese is touted as the most widely planted grape variety in Italy. It is most frequently associated with Tuscany; being the catalyst for Brunello, Chianti, and Vino Nobile de Montepulciano. However, Sangiovese is as much at home in Romagna as it i...

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Sangiovese - A Baker's Dozen

Sangiovese's claim to fame is its role as the heart of Chianti, Brunello and many Super Tuscan wines, though it is gaining ground as a varietal wine around the globe. When grown in a suitable location, the grape’s soft tannins, succulent acidity, and m...

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Rosso di Anywhere

Unless you've been living under a rock, you have heard the news that Montalcino producers, in a landslide vote, rejected a proposal to allow international grape varieties in Rosso di Montalcino. By law, Brunello di Montalcino and Rosso di Montalcino mu...

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Losing Our Heritage

As some of you might know, the producer's association of Brunello di Montalcino narrowly prevented a vote earlier this year that would have allowed producers to use grapes other than Sangiovese in the production of their Rosso di Montalcino wines. This...

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Six Wines for a Cheap Drunk

Someone recently asked me what I drink when I just want to drink. Well, actually, they asked what I drink when I just want to get drunk. While it's a slightly different question, it would elicit the same answer. I love great wine, of that there is no d...

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Ruffino Chianti Virtual Tasting: The Recap

Here’s a recipe for you: An incomparably rich winemaking history, distinctive terroir, the blood of Jove with just a dash of Colorino, paired with a bowl of finely crafted ragù. Combine this (and more) and what do you get? A line-up of world-class Ruff...

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The Romance & Joy of Chianti!

Ah, Chianti! The very word eloquently rolls off the tongue regardless of the command of your language. It denotes a celebration of life unconditionally! Chianti offers no boundaries to a wine lover who may be starting to enjoy wine, or even a aficionad...

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What is Hot in 2011?

With January behind us, and everyone -- yours truly included -- making predictions about what’s hot and what’s not these days, it’s a good time to take a look and see what the data says. Here at Snooth we’re a data-driven company, constantly testing an...

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Want Italian Wine in Australia ? Italophile Says The Time Is Now

Amid a tongue-twisting litany of Italian wine varietal minutiae leading his recent article in Australia’s Financial Review, wine and drinks writer Tim White offered the wine-drinking masses a unique look into the emergence of Italian wines in the Land ...

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What We've Been Reading

With the Oregon wine kick I've been on lately I've been checking out what the locals have to say about their wines. I can always afford to learn more about these fine wines, particularly those from Washington State, which seem to be made in modest quan...

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Contrada Vallone (2011)

Winery: Rio Maggio
Region: Italy » Marche » Rosso Piceno
Varietal: Montepulciano , Sangiovese
Type: Table Wines
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zeiger

Beautiful Old World red that expresses the terroir of the Marche. I taste Italian tradition in every sip. Earthy leather on the nose, followed by a terroir-driven taste- leathery fruit through from the front palate to a juicy savoryness mid-palate thro...

Tua Rita Rosso Dei Notri Toscana (2013)

Winery: Tua Rita
Region: Italy » Tuscany
Varietal: Sangiovese , Merlot , Cabernet Sauvignon , Syrah
Type: Table Wines
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rckr1951

Bright red berry fruits highlight this IGT blend. This plenty of anise, red cedar, a hint of tobacco with a zest note and medium tannins marry up to good acidity flowing to a good lengthy aftertaste. It's ready - drink now. Paul 90 points

Banfi Centine Toscana (2013)

Winery: Banfi - Centine
Region: Italy
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon , Sangiovese
Type: Table Wines
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rckr1951

This wine offering continues to satisfy. Dark berry fruits with a touch of cherry, wood, earth and chocolate. Medium chewy tannins with balanced acidity give a mouthwatering finish. Drink now. Paul 88 points

La Massa Toscana IGT (2012)

Winery: Giampaolo Motta
Region: Italy » Tuscany » Toscana Igt
Varietal: Sangiovese , Merlot , Cabernet Sauvignon
Type: Table Wines
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rckr1951

Full bodied and generous in depth, fruit, spice with daek cherry, blackberry, vallin, spice and earthy tones with chocolate. Well framed with balanced tannins and acid. Well done - 91 points drink now - Paul.

Allegrini Palazzo Della Torre (2011)

Winery: Allegrini
Region: Italy » Rosso Del Veronese
Varietal: Corvina , Rondinella , Sangiovese
Type: Table Wines
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RandyFisher

Black and blue fruits on the nose even if a bit shy. A rather heavy dark cherry on the palate followed by enough acid to balance and finished rather long with mouth drying tannins, Reminded me a bit of a tannat blend. Interesting and different.

Tommasi Viticoltori Poggio Al Tufo Rompicollo (2012)

Winery: Tommasi
Region: Italy » Tuscany » Maremma Toscana
Varietal: Sangiovese , Cabernet Sauvignon
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rckr1951

A ruby garnet in the glass and an inordinate amount legs on glass for only 13% abv. There is slight separation ring. Cherry and blueberry lead the way with herbal notes and pepper spice. Although I'm not a big fan of this much Cabbie to Sangiovese - it...

Barone Ricasoli Chianti Barone Ricasoli (2015)

Winery: Barone Ricasoli
Region: Italy » Tuscany » Chianti
Varietal: Sangiovese
Color: Red Wines
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Dennis Lim

more spices than fruits, threatens to overpower; heavy

Barone Ricasoli Chianti Classico Riserva Rocca Guicciarda (2012)

Winery: Barone Ricasoli
Varietal: Sangiovese
Color: Red Wines
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Dennis Lim

good balance of spices and fruits

Mastrojanni Brunello di Montalcino (2011)

Winery: Mastrojanni
Region: Italy » Tuscany » Brunello Di Montalcino
Varietal: Sangiovese
Type: Table Wines
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Dennis Lim

bold, dark, fruity, savoury

Lisini Brunello di Montalcino (2009)

Winery: Azienda Agrarai Lisini
Region: Italy » Tuscany » Brunello Di Montalcino
Varietal: Sangiovese
Type: Table Wines
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rckr1951

I was expecting more but it was satisfying. Plenty of red berry fruit, tannins, acidity, spice and herbal tones. There was a slight barnyard funk to this that needs 45 mins. of decanting. 88 points - Drink now - Paul

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