Sangiovese
Britishnoun
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a black grape grown in the Tuscany region of Italy, used for making Chianti and other wines
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a red wine made from this grape
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Tough to grow and fond of warm climates, Sangiovese is an acidic, thin-skinned grape.
From Salon • Sep. 4, 2022
A recent winner of the 2021 Texas Vintners Cup competition, this Sangiovese has bright cherry aromas balanced by heady notes of leather and anise.
From Fox News • Dec. 13, 2021
In the marketing photos on the Ocean Fathoms website, a baby octopus is wrapped around a bottle of Sangiovese and another is attached to a white blend.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 15, 2021
It annually produces 210,000 bottles of wine made with Sangiovese grapes, including 160,000 bottles of Brunello di Montalcino, which is aged for five years before release.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 3, 2021
Sangiovese and barbera have been unreliable in Virginia’s climate, but nebbiolo does well.
From Washington Post • Oct. 12, 2015
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