Sangiovese

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Italy's most planted red grape, the base of Chianti.

Full Definition

Sangiovese is Italy's most important red grape, the backbone of Chianti, Brunello di Montalcino, Vino Nobile, and many Super Tuscans. It produces wines with high acidity, firm tannins, and cherry-tomato-herb character. Highly site-sensitive, it expresses terroir distinctively. Sangiovese Grosso (large Sangiovese) is the Brunello clone.

Related Terms

chiantibrunellosuper tuscan

See Also

tuscanynebbiolo
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