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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Basic Chianti must be made from at least 70% Sangiovese grapes, while Chianti Classico must be at least 80% Sangiovese.
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
Barnard Griffin 2017 Rosé of Sangiovese, Columbia Valley, $12: This is the standard in the Northwest for pink wine; it’s bone-dry, bursting with flavors of cranberry, raspberry, strawberry and cherry.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 26, 2018
Please share the name of your favorite Sangiovese!
From New York Times ● Jan. 12, 2017
A beautiful expression of Sangiovese from a master.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 2015
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