The Wine VaultSangiovese
The soul of Tuscany and Italy’s most planted red grape. The backbone of Chianti, Brunello di Montalcino, and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano.
Origin
Tuscany, Italy
Serving temperature
16-18°C
Aging potential
5-20+ years for Brunello
What Sangiovese tastes like
Sour cherry, tomato leaf, dried herbs, leather, espresso.
Food pairings
- Bistecca alla fiorentina
- Pasta al ragù
- Pizza margherita
- Pecorino cheese
Classic regions
- Chianti Classico
- Montalcino
- Montepulciano
- Romagna
Fun fact
Sangiovese means "blood of Jove" (Jupiter), linking the grape to ancient Roman mythology.