Sangiovese
Sangiovese
Sangiovese is Italy’s most widely planted red grape, the backbone of Tuscan wines like Chianti and Brunello di Montalcino. It is a high yielding and late ripening dark grape varietal, characterized by its tart red cherry, plum, strawberry, herbaceous and earthy notes. Its wines are high in acidity, displaying moderate to high tannins which make them age exceptionally. Sangiovese is very versatile, ranging from light and fruity to complex and full bodied wines.
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