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
Example Sentences
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The fat and protein temper the drying tannic nature of chianti classico, made from the sangiovese grape.
From Salon
It can be herbal, like sangiovese, although it will veer more in the direction of minty notes given the eucalyptus growing nearby.
From Salon
Sangiovese is Tuscany’s main grape variety, forming the core of Chianti and starring in Brunello and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano.
From Washington Post
Winemaker Lia Tolaini-Banville spins sangiovese into a bright, cheerful rosé bursting with cherry and spice.
From Washington Post
Barnard Griffin Winery nonvintage C’est le Vin rosé of Sangiovese, Washington State, $8: The dean of Washington winemakers, Rob Griffin, now has his highly decorated rosé wine in a 355-milliliter can — thanks to the urging of his winemaking daughter, Megan Hughes.
From Seattle Times
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