Sangiovese

noun

San·​gio·​vese ˌsän-jō-ˈvā-zā How to pronounce Sangiovese (audio)
-ˈvēz,
-ˈvēs
: a dry red Italian wine made from a single variety of red grape
also : a similar wine made elsewhere

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Ronchi di Castelluccio, Buco del Prete Single Vineyard, Sangiovese Modigliana, Romagna DOC, Emilia-Romagna, Italy: 100% Sangiovese from the single vineyard of Buco del Prete. Cathrine Todd, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024 On top of that, familiarity with its signature grape, Sagrantino, pales in comparison to Tuscan Sangiovese. Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 17 Dec. 2024 The Galil Mountain Bar Rosé is a blend of Sangiovese, Pinot Noir, Barbera, and Grenache. Elycia Rubin, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Dec. 2024 As for Montefalco Rosso, a lighter-bodied wine compared to Montefalco Sagrantino, the primary varietal is not Sagrantino, but rather Sangiovese. Tom Hyland, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024 The juicy and spicy flavors are reminiscent of a gripping Grenache from the Minervois in southern France melded with a fine Tuscan Sangiovese. Tom Mullen, Forbes, 29 Sep. 2024 What sets Gran Selezione wines apart is that they must be made with 90 percent Sangiovese, as opposed to 80 percent for other Chianti Classico wines and 70 percent for wine simply labeled Chianti. Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 8 Sep. 2024 In addition to Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay, the winery’s offerings include Italian varieties such as Sangiovese and Pinot Grigio and even a Super Tuscan–style blend. Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 3 Aug. 2024 Red wines with softer tannins such as Sangiovese, especially Chianti, work really well with these, as do young Spanish roble or Crianza wine, the styles with a light touch of wood, made with either Tempranillo or Garnacha. Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 26 Apr. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Italian

First Known Use

1943, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Sangiovese was in 1943

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“Sangiovese.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Sangiovese. Accessed 4 Jan. 2025.

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