Sangiovese
/san-joh-VEH-zeh/Sangiovese is Italy's most planted red grape and the beating heart of Tuscany's wine identity. From the elegant, cherry-scented Chianti Classico of Florence's hillsides to the powerful, tannic, long-aged Brunello di Montalcino, Sangiovese takes on dramatically different personalities depending on where it is grown, how it is cropped, and how long it is aged. High acidity and pronounced cherry fruit make it one of the world's most food-friendly grapes.
🍇 Red grapemedium bodydry
Grape profile
Character & style
| Trait | Character |
|---|---|
| Body | medium |
| Acidity | high |
| Tannins | medium |
| Sweetness | dry |
| Alcohol tendency | medium |
| Origin | Tuscany, Italy |
| Common flavours | sour cherry, plum, earth, tobacco, herbs, spice |
| Aromas | sour cherry, plum, tomato, herbs, earth, tobacco, flowers |
Pairing
Best food pairings
- Pasta al ragù
- bistecca alla fiorentina
- pizza
- tomato dishes
- antipasti
- pecorino
Where it thrives
Key regions for Sangiovese
Italy, United States, Argentina, Australia