Sangiovese

Sangiovese — Italy's most planted red grape and the backbone of Chianti, Brunello di Montalcino, and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano

Also Known As

Brunello (it, Montalcino) Morellino (it, Scansano) Nielluccio (fr, Corsica) Prugnolo Gentile (it, Montepulciano)

Regions Where Grown

Toscana 963 wines Chianti 341 wines Chianti Classico 288 wines Brunello di Montalcino 250 wines Rosso di Montalcino 137 wines Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 84 wines Chianti Colli Senesi 78 wines Umbria 75 wines Emilia-Romagna 70 wines Puglia 58 wines Maremma Toscana 54 wines Marche 54 wines

Countries

Italy 3065 wines United States 206 wines Australia 60 wines Argentina 18 wines Brazil 17 wines South Africa 13 wines Chile 10 wines Mexico 6 wines

Top Wines

Casena Barking Rocks · 4.90★ Case Basse Sangiovese Toscana Soldera · 4.83★ Sangiovese Cantina Fantástica · 4.83★ Harlequin Zýmē · 4.82★ Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Soldera · 4.78★ Terra Greta Tenuta Montiani · 4.78★ Diecianni Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Le Chiuse · 4.76★ Cerretalto Brunello di Montalcino Casanova di Neri · 4.73★

Grape Comparisons

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Wine Styles

Elegant Red Medium Red

Flavor Notes

Clay Dried Leaves Mushroom Iris Black Cherry Cherry Cranberry Red Currant

Winemaking Methods

Extended Maceration

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About Sangiovese

Sangiovese is Italy's most planted red grape and the backbone of Chianti, Brunello di Montalcino, and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. It produces wines with characteristic cherry, dried herbs, leather, and earthy notes, with acidity and tannins that support long aging.

At a Glance

Color
Red
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