Sangiovese

The grape of Tuscany's red Chianti wine and of Brunello di Montalcino and Vino Nobile di Montepluciano. Often blended with up to 10% Cabernet-Sauvignon in Chianti to give added roundness and colour to the wine.

Characteristics: Varied styles can exhibit farmyard and spiciness or sometimes damsons and prunes. The colour is not generally very deep and the wine tends to brownness at the edges from a comparatively early age. In very hot, ripe years the wines can develop very well with some cellaring.

Where is it found? Italy, California, Australia

Wines associated: Chianti

Food matches: Game, beef, pasta, vegetarian dishes

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