Primary flavors are Wild Berries, with hints of Herbs (Oregano), Flowers (Violets), Spices.
Red Cherry |
Strawberry |
Raspberry |
Cranberry |
Herbs |
Violets |
Spices |
Tea Leaves |
Vanilla |
Coffee |
Cinnamon |
Tobacco |
BODY: | Medium |
TANNINS: | Medium |
FRUIT: | Medium |
ACIDITY: | Medium - High |
ALCOHOL: | 13%-14% ABV |
Serving temperatures: 14-15°C (57-59°F) Riserva 16-17°C (61°/63°F) |
Sangiovese pairs well with both Italian and International food.
It loves Rich Pasta Dishes, Tomato Sauces, Stews and Mushroom Sauces.
Pasta |
Risotto |
Ham |
Salumi |
Pizza |
Hamburger |
Chicken |
Turkey |
Sausages |
Rabbit |
Pork |
Wild Boar |
Lamb |
Veal |
Game |
Beef |
Grilled Vegetables.
Cured Meat. Prosciutto. Salami.
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. Lamb Chops with Rosemary).
Red Meat. Braises. Roast Beef. Game.
Ribollita (Hearthy Soup).
Bistecca Fiorentina (Florentine Steak).
Risotto (with Meat or Mushroom Sauce).
Polenta with Black Truffle.
Grilled Portobello Mushrooms.
The Bordeaux Glass was designed for enjoying fuller-bodied, tannic red wines. They are taller than other red wine glasses, and has a slimmer bowl. The tall size allows the bouquet of the wine to develop, smooth out rough edges, play down tannins, and allow the wine to achieve balance. The slimmer bowl directs the wine to the back of your mouth for a maximum taste. |
Sangiovese is the most cultivated red grape in Italy where it is planted from North to South, but it iss best expressed is in the region of Toscana.
Sangiovese is thin-skinned. The name translates to Blood of Jupiter". The color of the wine is light red.
Sangiovese wine has high acidity, smooth tannins, medium body and medium alcohol.
Red Cherries and Wild Berries are typical Sangiovese flavors, with hints of Flowers (Violets), Licorice, Spices, Tea, and Minerals. With aging, Darker Berries, Sweeter Cherry, Plum, and more Herbal flavors are developed.
The Sangiovese wines from Toscana (Tuscany) are world famous.
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
Montecucco Sangiovese DOCG - 90-100% Sangiovese
Suvereto Sangiovese DOCG - 85-100% Sangiovese
Morellino di Scansano DOCG - 85-100% Sangiovese
Carmignano DOCG - Min 50% Sangiovese
Sangiovese di Romagna DOC - 100% Sangiovese
Montefalco DOC - 60-80% Sangiovese
Torgiano Riserva DOCG - Min 70% Sangiovese
Medium Body: Chianti, Sangiovese di Romagna.
Medium to Full: Chianti Classico, Rosso di Montalcino, Rosso di Montepulciano, Morellino di Scansano, Montefalco.
Full Body: Brunello di Montalcino, Nobile di Montepulciano, Montecucco Sangiovese, Suvereto Sangiovese, Torgiano Riserva.
Based on the work of G. Molon in 1906, Sangioves has been divided in two families: the Sangiovese Grosso (big), used for making Brunello di Montalcino, and Chianti wines, and the Sangiovese Piccolo (small), used in the other zones of Tuscany.
But this classification is too simple. There are nearly 100 approved clones of Sangiovese in Italy and the are no indication that the quality can be based on the size of the grapes.
Sangiovese loves the Galestro terroir found in most of Tuscany’s best vineyards.
Galestro was created in a deep sea which is now the Mediterranean. It is a formation of stone, mudstone, sand, and clay (not compact clay), that breaks into little pieces helping open the soil.
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