A typical wine made from the Italian Sangiovese grape has a somewhat spicy aroma in which you can often recognize thyme, bitter cherries, violets, and freshly cut tomato. Sangiovese combines sharp tannins with refreshing acidity. A wine to drink with (Italian) spiced dishes.
Most Sangiovese grows in Tuscany. The vineyard and the way the wine is made can have a significant influence on the taste of Sangiovese. Simple Sangiovese wines are relatively light and should be drunk within 3 to 4 years. Top Sangiovese wines have aged in wooden barrels. They are richer, more concentrated, with softer tannins and an aging potential of sometimes up to 20 years.
It wasn't that long ago that the average wine lover preferred to defrost his car windows with a bottle of Sangiovese. The reed-covered bottles of Chianti from the pizzeria on the corner were made of it. Uninspired wine that was often also blended with the juice of other, randomly gathered grapes.
Fortunately, those sad times for Sangiovese have been over for about 20 years now. The Italians have rediscovered their Sangiovese as a quality grape. It has since entered an international competitive battle with French icons such as Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. The quality of Chianti has improved spectacularly, and the same applies to other Italian wines made – largely – from Sangiovese, such as Brunello di Montalcino and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano.
Winemakers from the New World have eagerly smuggled Sangiovese plants out of Italy in recent years. There is vigorous experimentation going on, and we are waiting for fine results…
We currently have three wines made from the Sangiovese grape in our range. You can view our Sangiovese wines here.
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