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

Examples of Sangiovese in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web 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 Made with 100 percent Sangiovese (which the locals call Sangiovese Grosso or Brunello), Brunello di Montalcino wine must age at least two years in oak and an additional four months in bottle prior to release, but wines may not be sold any sooner than five years after the harvest. Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2024 At her namesake winery, Chiara Condello makes natural wines with Sangiovese Romagnolo, which some scholars believe predates the more famous Tuscan Sangiovese grape. Laura Itzkowitz, Vogue, 25 Mar. 2024 Her wines are made from classic Italian varietals like Sangiovese, Nebbiolo, Montepulciano, Primitivo, Malvasia and Muscat Canelli. Georgann Yara, The Arizona Republic, 18 Mar. 2024 Vertical of Poggio di Sotto, Brunello di Montalcino: 2010 Poggio di Sotto, Brunello di Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy: 100% Sangiovese. Cathrine Todd, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2024 These wines are made with 100 percent Sangiovese, age at least two years in oak, spend an additional four months in bottle prior to release, and may not be sold any sooner than five years after the harvest; riserva wines cannot be sold until six years. Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 22 Feb. 2024

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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 1 Oct. 2024.

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