Sangiovese
Italy's most planted grape and the soul of Tuscan reds — bright, food-loving and beautifully expressive of its hillside origins.
Sour cherry, dried herb, leather and a savoury, high-acid spine.
Tomato-based pasta, pizza, cured meats.
Wineries growing Sangiovese

Castello di Amorosa
Calistoga · Est. 2007
Approachable Italian-style reds; the destination is the castle itself.
Seghesio Family Vineyards
Alexander Valley · Est. 1895
Generous, spice-driven Zinfandel with old-vine concentration and Italian soul.
Imagery Estate Winery
Sonoma Valley · Est. 1985
Playful, small-lot experiments — a place to taste something you can't get elsewhere.
Antinori nel Chianti Classico
Chianti Classico, Tuscany · Est. 1385
Sour cherry, tobacco and cedar with polished tannin; Solaia adds Bordeaux density.
Biondi-Santi
Brunello di Montalcino, Tuscany · Est. 1888
Austere in youth, magnificent with age — dried cherry, leather and balsamic over a firm spine.
Sangiovese FAQs
What does Sangiovese taste like?
Sangiovese typically shows Sour cherry, dried herb, leather and a savoury, high-acid spine. Italy's most planted grape and the soul of Tuscan reds — bright, food-loving and beautifully expressive of its hillside origins.
What food pairs with Sangiovese?
Sangiovese pairs beautifully with Tomato-based pasta, pizza, cured meats.
Where is Sangiovese grown?
Classic homes for Sangiovese include Tuscany — Chianti Classico & Brunello di Montalcino. Estates in our guide that grow it include Castello di Amorosa, Seghesio Family Vineyards, Imagery Estate Winery, Antinori nel Chianti Classico, Biondi-Santi.
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