Wine Grape: Sangiovese
Sangivoese is a red wine grape, probably originally from Tuscany, but may be from Emilia-Romagna. It goes back to Etruscan times. There are various theories for the name Sangiovese. Some say the word has to do with characteristics of the grape and its cultivation and comes from a Tuscan dialect, French, or Latin. Others say it means "Blood of Jupiter" or "Blood of Jove". It is the most cultivated grape in Italy.
Synonyms
Also known as Brunello, Calabrese, Cardisco, Maglioppa, Mercatale, Morellino, Nerino, Nielluccio, Pigniuolo Rosso, Prugnolo, Prugnolo Gentile, Riminese, Sangineto, Sangiogheto, Sangiovese dal Cannello Lungo, Sangiovese di Romagna, San Gioveto Grosso, Sangioveto Chiantigiano, Sangioveto Doppio, San Zoveto, Tignolo, Sangiovese Premutico, Sangiovese Romagnolo,
Where
France: Corsica
Italy: Cultivated in almost every region, it's most important in Tuscany, Emilia-Romagna, Le Marche, Lombardy, Liguria, Umbria, Lazio, Molise, Campania, Puglia, Basilicata, Sicily, and Sardegna.
USA: California, Washington
Also: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Chile, Mexico, Romania
Principal Wines
France: Corsica: Vin de Corse AOC, Patrimonio AOC
Italy: Tuscany: Chianti DOCG, Chianti Classico DOCG, Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG, Bolgheri DOC, Carmignano DOC, Montescudaio DOC, Pomino DOC, Rosso di Montalcino DOC, Rosso di Montepulciano DOC, San Gimignano DOC; Emilia-Romagna: Sangiovese di Romagna DOC, Colli di Faenza DOC; Umbria: Torgiano Rosso Riserva DOCG; Le Marche: Rosso Piceno DOC; Lazio: Aprilia DOC; Campania: Cilento DOC, Sannio DOC
Characteristics
Color: Rosés are sometimes made, but it generally makes a vibrant, fairly dark, ruby red wine.
Nose: Intense, Fruity (black cherry, blackberry, plum, strawberry, blueberry), Floral (violet), Spicy (cinnamon, clove, thyme)
Palate: Generally medium body with good acidity.
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