Sangiovese (Italy)
Sangiovese is the main grape in many Italian wines.
It mainly grows in Toscana, Umbria, and Emilia Romagna.
Typical Flavors
 Red Cherry |
 Black Cherry |
 Strawberry |
 Blackberry |
 Blueberry |
 Violets |
 Licorice |
 Minerals |
Oak Added Flavors:
 Toast |
 Coffee |
 Tobacco |
 Leather |
Red Cherries and Wild Berries are typical Sangiovese flavors.
The warmer the climate, the more Blueberry, Sweet Cherry, Plum, and Herbs.
Hints of Flowers (Violets), Licorice, Spices, Tea and salty Minerals.
Profile
| BODY | Medium | ||
| TANNINS | Medium | ||
| FRUIT | Medium | ||
| ACIDITY | Medium plus | ||
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Food Pairing
 Pasta |
 Risotto |
 Ham |
 Salumi |
 Pizza |
 Hamburger |
 Chicken |
 Turkey |
 Sausages |
 Rabbit |
 Pork |
 Wild Boar |
 Lamb |
 Veal |
 Game |
 Beef |
Sangiovese pairs well with both Italian and International food.
It loves Rich Pasta Dishes, Tomato Sauces, Stews and Mushroom Sauces.
Pairing Suggestions
Excellent Pairing:
Tomato Sauce. Meat Sauce.
Truffle Sauce. Mushroom Sauce.
Rich Pasta. Rich Risotto. Pasta Cabonara.
Pasta Arrabbiata. Pasta with Truffles.
Rich Pizza. Pizza Picante. Lasagna.
Poultry. Rich Chicken. Turkey. Rabbit.
Hamburger. Sausages. Veal.
Stew. Wild Boar Stew. Ox Tail Stew.
Pork (Herb Grilled).
Lamb (with Rosemary).
Red Meat. Braises. Roast Beef. Game.
Cheese:
Mature Cheese.
Pecorino. Parmigiano. Asiago. Provolone.
Tuscan Specialities:
Ribollita (Hearthy Soup).
Bistecca Fiorentina (Florentine Steak).
Risotto (with Meat or Mushroom Sauce).
Polenta with Black Truffle.
Grilled Portobello Mushrooms.
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The Ideal Glass
The Bordeaux glass is perfect for medium to full bodied red wines.
It is taller than other red wine glasses, and has a slimmer bowl.
The large size of the glass allows the fruit bouquet to develop. It smooths out rough edges, plays down tannins, and allows the wines to achieve balance.
The slimmer bowl sends the wine directly to the back of the mouth for maximum taste.
Sangiovese Wines
The Sangiovese wines from Tuscany are world famous.
Typical Chianti and Montepulciano wines are Sangiovese blends (70-80%).
Typical Montalcino wines are made from 100% Sangiovese.
| Name | Grapes |
|---|---|
| Rosso di Montalcino DOC | 100% Sangiovese |
| Brunello di Montalcino DOCG | 100% Sangiovese |
| Rosso di Montepulciano DOC | Min 70% Sangiovese |
| Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG | Min 70% Sangiovese |
| Chianti DOCG | Min 70% Sangiovese |
| Chianti Classico DOCG | Min 80% Sangiovese |
| Morellino di Scansano DOCG | Min 85% Sangiovese |
| Montecucco Sangiovese DOCG | Min 90% Sangiovese |