Weekly Wine Series - Sangiovese

After our trip to Italy last year, I quickly became obsessed with Sangiovese and all of the different wines we tried. Sangiovese is easy drinking and pairs nicely with almost any type of food. I love that there are so many different styles of Sangiovese. You can find something a bit lighter in style like a Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, or you can find something big and bold like a Brunello di Montalcino.

Take a look through this post if you’re wanting to learn a little more about Sangiovese. I included some high-level information, food pairings and bottle recommendations. Obviously, there is SO MUCH more to learn about Sangiovese, but this is a good starting point if you’ve never tried it before. Cheers!

Overview

Common Names

Chianti
Chianti Classico
*Vino Nobile di Montepulciano
Prugnolo Gentile
Sangiovese Grosso
*Brunello di Montalcino
Nielluccio
*Rosso di Montepulciano
Morellino
Rosso di Montalcino
Montefalco Rosso
Morellino di Scansano

*My personal favorites

Other Facts

Sangiovese is the most widely planted grape in Italy.
Tuscany is the most important region for Sangiovese.
The Sangiovese grape is highly adaptable to many different types of soil, but it likes a warm climate.
Sangiovese is a food friendly wine due to it’s high acid and moderate alcohol levels.
Italy is not the only place that can grow Sangiovese. You’ll sometimes find Sangiovese in the United States, Argentina, Chile and several other countries.