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Red Wines
Sangiovese
Italy's most planted grape and the soul of Tuscany — savoury, high-acid and built for the dinner table.
In detail
- Origin
- Tuscany, Italy.
- Major regions
- Chianti Classico · Montalcino · Montepulciano · Romagna
- Grapes
- Sangiovese
- Flavour profile
- Sour cherry, dried herb, tomato leaf, leather and terracotta.
- Body
- Medium
- Acidity
- High
- Sweetness
- Dry
Recommended Glass
Red Wine Glass
A tall bowl with a moderately wide base tapering to a narrower opening, giving wine room to breathe while keeping aromatics in the glass.
About this glass →Serving Temperature
15–17°C (59–63°F)
A little cooler than room temperature for reds; properly cold but not frozen for whites and sparkling.
Food Pairings
- Tomato pasta
- Bistecca alla Fiorentina
- Wild boar ragù
- Pecorino
- Margherita pizza
Notable examples & brands
- Biondi-Santi Brunello
- Fontodi Flaccianello
- Castello di Ama Chianti Classico