SANGIOVESE

The grape variety of the famous Italian Chianti and at the heart of the Corsican Patrimonio

Sangiovese

Also called Niellucio (Corsica), Brunello.

Originally from Tuscany, it is the most planted grape variety in Italy. It gives red and rosé wines. Widespread in the central Italy, it produces Chianti, whose success has made it very popular throughout the world, a success married to that of Italian cuisine. Firm, well-balanced, full-bodied and with a fine bouquet, it improves considerably with age. Chianti over 3 years old is entitled to the mention "riserva". The grape variety is also found in Corsica under the name Nielluciu where it gives its character to the Patrimonio AOC. Less widespread elsewhere in the world, it is also found in Argentina where, being very sensitive to variations in altitude, orientation and climate, it can give fresh, light and fruity wines or powerful, tannic and structured cuvées. In blending, it brings acidity, structure and finesse.

WHERE IS IT FOUND ?
In France and all over the world

FRANCE

- Corsica

WORLDWIDE

- Italy (mainly)
- Argentina
- United States
- Australia

MAIN APPELLATIONS
By type: Red wine

Italy (Chianti, Brunello di Montalcino, Rosso di Montalcino, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, Bolgheri)

France (Patrimonio)

SHALL WE TASTE ?
In the glass

red

In single grape variety wines, some are fruity and others more tannic.

The colour is medium (light wine) to deep (tannic wine);

Pleasant nose between cherry and raspberry (light wine) and a more powerful and complex palette for powerful wines: red and black fruits, kirsch, aromatic herbs and vanilla notes due to the passage in barrel.

Tight tannins on the palate, sometimes astringent at the beginning but the wine is able to withstand ageing where it develops all its finesse on aromas of truffles, balsamic flowers, dried fruit, tobacco, leather).

Rosé

Pale colour, fruity nose. Fruity on the palate with aromas of stone fruit (apricot), jam, undergrowth, spices. Freshness and lightness.

FOOD AND WINE PAIRINGS
Sangiovese with your meals

red

Fruity Sangiovese :

Italian cuisine and typical Mediterranean dishes. Dry charcuterie (Corsican charcuterie). Savoury tarts, pizza. White meat grills. Cooked pasta cheeses (comté, parmesan).

Strong Sangiovese :

Red meat grilled, braised or in tomato sauce (leg of lamb, black pudding, offal). Vegetables stuffed or au gratin. Spicy dishes (Moussaka, tian, tagine, couscous, chili con carne). For mature wines (more than 10 years old): game birds, duck, mushroom fricassee avoiding cream sauces.

Rosé

Italian cuisine (pasta, pizza, vegetable risotto). Meat and fish grills (frying, grilled red mullet, scorpion fish fillet. Crustaceans). Pickled vegetables. Corsican delicatessen. Goat's cheese.

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SANGIOVESE
More information

SANGIOVESE "BLOOD OF JUPITER", AN ANCIENT GRAPE VARIETY?

The etymology of the word Sangiovese comes from 'sangue' (blood) and 'Giove' (Jupiter), which means 'blood of Jupiter'.

Some hypothesize that this grape variety was known to the Romans and even to the Etruscans who settled in Tuscany as early as the 9th century BC. However, no scientific and archaeological research validates the postulate that Sangiovese is one of the few ancient grape varieties that have survived. What is certain is that its implantation is 100% Italian, which would be consistent with the origin of its name.

CHIANTI CLASSICO, THE OLDEST APPELLATION IN THE WORLD.

This famous Italian wine traditionally with its famous straw-sheathed bottle is popular all over the globe. It is also an appellation that can claim its status as the oldest in the world. At least for the DOCG Chianti Classico, which was first delimited in 1716 by Duke Cosme III de Medici.

The area is rolling with arid hills that stretch between Siena and Florence. A beautiful wine region of Tuscany in the historic heart of Chianti that is well worth a visit!

Moreover, you will see it on every restaurant table in Florence where it goes wonderfully with Italian cuisine. In Tuscany, young Chianti Classico is drunk as an ordinary table wine.

Nowadays, Chianti is sold in a classic bottle... with no need for presentation tricks to be appreciated!

Related search terms: Sangioveto, Sangiogheto, Sangiveto, sangovieze*, Niellucio, Nelluciu, Prugnolo gentile di Montepulciano, Brunello, Morellino, Uva abruzzi, Tuccanese, Calabrese