What kind of wine is Sangiovese?

What kind of wine is Sangiovese?

Sangiovese (pronounced san-joe-vei-zay) is an Italian wine through and through. Though the grape is grown in other wine regions across the globe, it's hard to come by anywhere else but Italy. It is a medium-bodied wine, with medium to high tannins, and it's on the high end of the scale when it comes to alcohol.

Are Chianti and Sangiovese the same?

Generally, sangiovese refers to a specific red grape variety, while Chianti refers to a type of Italian wine. All Chianti wines contain sangiovese grapes, blending them with cabernet, merlot, or syrah, which provides the wine with a silkier texture, fine finish, and even more fruity flavors than 100% sangiovese wine.

Is Sangiovese like shiraz?

You may or may not be surprised how many people ask whether Sangiovese is the same grape as Shiraz.. ... Shiraz is the most planted grape in Australia and Sangiovese is only an up and coming variety. So here is the goss. Sangiovese and Shiraz ARE different grapes.

What is a local name for Sangiovese?

The holy grail of Sangiovese is Brunello di Montalcino, named for the town of Montalcino where the grapes are grown. It's made with one hundred percent Brunello, which is the local name of Sangiovese in the town of Montalcino.

Is Sangiovese like pinot noir?

Did you know? Sangiovese is much like Pinot Noir in that it reflects where it is grown exceptionally well. It can be found in styles that range from light and crunchy to dark, bold and tannic.

Is Sangiovese a dry red wine?

Taste and Flavor Profile Sangiovese is a dry, light to medium-bodied red wine that tips towards higher levels of mouth-watering acidity and tighter tannins. The rich flavors range from rustic to fruity, depending on where and how the vines are managed.

Where is Tempranillo grown?

Spain Tempranillo originated in the Iberian Peninsula and the vast majority of plantings are still in Spain, although it is also an essential component of the Port wines of Portugal. Tempranillo has spread to Spanish-influenced new world wine regions like Mexico and California.

What red wine is similar to Sangiovese?

Tempranillo (pronounced temp-rah-nee-yo) It's medium to full-bodied, depending on whether it's oaked or not, and has similar red fruit flavors as Sangiovese.

Is Sangiovese similar to Tempranillo?

Tempranillo tends to have darker fruit notes than Sangiovese, with flavors of dark plum and blackberry. It also has earthier hints of leather and herbs. Sangiovese wines usually have higher acidity and tannins than Tempranillo.

What do Sangiovese grapes look like?

While not as aromatic as other red wine varieties such as Pinot noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Syrah, Sangiovese often has a flavour profile of sour red cherries with earthy aromas and tea leaf notes....

Sangiovese
Grape (Vitis)
Sangiovese grapes
Color of berry skin	Purple
Species	Vitis vinifera

What does Sangiovese taste like?

• The Taste of Sangiovese. Sangiovese is a dry, medium-bodied red wine that tips towards higher levels of mouth-watering acidity and tighter tannins. The rich flavors range from rustic to fruity, depending on where and how the vines are managed.

When did California start growing Sangiovese?

• Italian immigrants brought Sangiovese to California in the late 19th century, possibly at the Seghesio Family's "Chianti Station," near Geyserville. But it was never considered very important until the success of the Super Tuscans in the 1980s spurred new interest in the grape. In 1991, there were nearly 200 acres (81 ha) planted with Sangiovese.

Can Sangiovese stand alone?

• But Sangiovese can stand alone in these wines, and stand alone with or without food and offer various styles that satisfy a multitude of tastes around the world. Sangiovese was one of those varieties I thought I was able to sum up a long time ago, but it has turned out to be one of the most wonderfully beguiling varieties, keeping me on my toes.

What does Sangiovese Grosso mean?

• SANGIOVESE GROSSO (SAHN-joh-VEH-zeh GROH-soh) - grape name, a local mutation of Italy's quintessential red grape Sangiovese, found primarily in the province of Siena (Montalcino and Montepulciano, where it is known as Prugnolo Gentile).