{"id":1911,"date":"2018-03-08T16:52:08","date_gmt":"2018-03-08T16:52:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/uncategorized\/sangiovese\/"},"modified":"2023-04-03T15:45:10","modified_gmt":"2023-04-03T19:45:10","slug":"sangiovese-grape-wine-characteristics","status":"publish","type":"grape","link":"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/grape\/sangiovese-grape-wine-characteristics\/","title":{"rendered":"Sangiovese"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"hasHiddenText\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">Editor&#8217;s Note: Winetraveler is a reader-supported publication and this article may contain affiliate links. We review and recommend all products independently. When you buy wine through our site, we may earn a small commission at no cost to you.<\/span><\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Sangiovese is a blue-black grape\u00a0variety that is primarily used to produce red wine. It\u2019s always been synonymous with <strong><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/destinations\/italy\" target=\"_blank\">Italy<\/a><\/strong>, and most notably, <strong><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/destinations\/tuscany\" target=\"_blank\">Tuscany<\/a><\/strong>, where the grape is\u00a0believed to have originated from.<\/p>\n<p><strong>IN THIS GUIDE:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"#taste\">Taste<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"#pairings\">Pairings<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"#terroir\">Terroir<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"#aging\">Aging<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"#recommendations\">Wine Recommendations<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>&#8230;and more<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Sangiovese is a perplexing grape variety, in that there are many clones and sub-types that are sometimes mistakenly referred to by its general denomination. It is the dominant variety in a number of Italian wines, usually named after their DOCG. In terms of wine styles, this variety is used in numerous red wine blends, especially <strong><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/italy\/chianti-itinerary-5-days-tuscany\/\" target=\"_blank\">Chianti<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>There are at least 14\u00a0Sangiovese clones that we know of.\u00a0<strong>The most important one worth knowing is Brunello di\u00a0Montalcino<\/strong>, which is one of Italy\u2019s most famous wines.<\/p>\n<p>For a time, Brunello was considered a separate grape variety. A deeper look at the grape\u2019s genetics revealed it too was Sangiovese. In 1980 Brunello di Montalcino was granted the controlled designation of origin guaranteed (DOCG), where this particular <strong><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/wine-region\/tuscany\/\" target=\"_blank\">Tuscan region<\/a><\/strong> is known to produce Italy\u2019s finest wines.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Notable Sangiovese Clones and Sub-Types are:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Brunello of Montalcino (Clone)<\/li>\n<li>Sangiovese Grosso (also called Dolce, or Gentile)<\/li>\n<li>Sangiovese Piccolo<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong><a name=\"taste\"><\/a>What Does Sangiovese Taste Like? <\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Sangiovese typically displays red fruit notes like red currant, ripe red cherry, cranberry, tomato, and strawberry. Earth and herbal notes can include limestone, tea leaf, forest floor, tobacco, mushroom, thyme, cracked red pepper, saddle leather, smoke, and herbs.<\/p>\n<p>The Sangiovese grape adds gorgeous acidic structure and backbone when blended with a multitude of grapes, but it takes a skilled winemaker to master its use as the sole variety in a wine. Sangiovese vines tend to adapt to both hot and cold climates, and these various terroir-related adaptations can have a substantial impact on the aromatic and flavor profile of Sangiovese wine.<\/p>\n<h2><strong><a name=\"pairings\"><\/a>Sangiovese Food Pairings<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s impossible to talk about Italy\u2019s signature grape without mentioning the food! Sangiovese loves the dishes from its homeland, from pizza to pasta with tomato-based sauces to osso buco.<\/p>\n<p>Sangiovese works well with cheeses because of its relatively high acidity levels, and it also can work with spicier dishes like barbecue. For vegetarian dishes, lean towards eggplant and lentils to allow Sangiovese to shine.<\/p>\n<h2><strong><a name=\"terroir\"><\/a>Climate and Terroir for Sangiovese<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>While Sangiovese is grown extensively in Italy, other old-world countries within Europe grow a much smaller percentage of the vine.<\/p>\n<p>On the other hand, Sangiovese has been found to grow very well in some new world environments, particularly in Argentina, <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/travel-resources\/best-texas-hill-country-wineries-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Texas<\/strong><\/a>, and California, where it responds well to the climate and limestone makeup of their respective terroirs. Limestone in particular seems to enhance the wine&#8217;s unique mineral and earthy kick.<\/p>\n<p>Sangiovese wine comes from high-yielding grape vines that thrive in porous, well-drained soil. Vines are often planted in shallow soil. Because the grape is usually high-yield, its quality can vary starkly. Sangiovese can grow vigorously, and in hot climates it\u2019s not uncommon for over 15 tons per acre of Sangiovese grapes to be produced.<\/p>\n<p>These intense yields can sometimes lead to late-ripening and vitiate the quality of the end product. An imbalance in crop load will almost always delay ripening and result in a poor acidic and sugar balance. If you come across a good quality Sangiovese or Sangiovese blend, you can be fairly sure the winemaker is highly skilled.<\/p>\n<h2><strong><a name=\"aging\"><\/a>How is Sangiovese Aged?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Sangiovese is acidic, which means it can age very well. Brunello, for example, can age for decades on end and become richer and more mellow with time. Sangiovese can handle various types of oak treatment but the best help soften the acid without overwhelming the fruit with oak. More inexpensive Sangioveses are meant to be drunk young, though even those tend to fare well longer than they\u2019re supposed to.<\/p>\n<h2><strong><a name=\"recommendations\"><\/a>Be sure to try some of these fantastic Sangiovese wines from around the world: <\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/30zi\" target=\"_blank\">Altesino, \u2018Montosoli,\u2019 Brunello di Montelcino<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/us1j\" target=\"_blank\">Felsina, Chianti Classico Riserva, Tuscany, Italy<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/dhoc\" target=\"_blank\">Viticcio, Morellino di Scansano, Tuscany, Italy<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/i6gg\" target=\"_blank\">Clos Canarelli, Corse Figari Rouge, Corsica, France<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/z8o2\" target=\"_blank\">Foxen 7200, \u2018Volpino,\u2019, Santa Ynez Valley, Santa Barbara County, California<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/umj7\" target=\"_blank\">Vino Noceto, Amador, Sierra Foothills, California<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">Learn About These Other Wine Grape Varieties<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<div><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/grape\/chenin-blanc\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Chenin Blanc<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<div><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/grape\/cabernet-sauvignon-taste-profile-food-pairing\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Cabernet Sauvignon<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<div><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/grape\/grenache-wine-grape-characteristics\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Grenache<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<div><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/grape\/malbec-wine-grape-characteristics-taste-pairing\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Malbec<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<div><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/grape\/marsanne\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Marsanne<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<div><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/grape\/merlot-wine-taste-characteristics\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Merlot<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<div><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/grape\/nebbiolo-wine-grape-characteristics\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Nebbiolo<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<div><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/grape\/petit-verdot\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Petit Verdot<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<div><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/grape\/pinot-grigio-wine-grape-characteristics-profile\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Pinot Grigio<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<div><strong><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/grape\/pinot-meunier\/\" target=\"_blank\">Pinot Meunier<\/a><\/strong><\/div>\n<div><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/grape\/riesling\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Riesling<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<div><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/grape\/tannat\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Tannat<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<div><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/grape\/teroldego\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Teroldego<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<div>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><strong>Written By Jamie Metzgar<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><em><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; color: #333333;\">Jamie Elizabeth Metzgar began her career in wine by pouring in a tasting room on the East End of Long Island, NY. After moving to New York City, she landed a position at Chambers Street Wines where she was encouraged to pursue wine education at the Wine &amp; Spirits Education Trust (WSET). She earned Level III certification there and has since earned California Wine Appellation Specialist and Certified Specialist of Wine certifications as well. 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