red grape

Sangiovese

Warm, sunny Mediterranean climates across Tuscany and central-south Italy.

Known as: Sangioveto, Nielluccio, Morellino

Sangiovese is the lifeblood of Italian wine - the grape of Chianti, Brunello di Montalcino and Vino Nobile. It thrives on Tuscany's hills, translating its soils into vivid cherry, herb and leather notes.

High in acidity and freshness, it is one of wine's great food companions and can age into softening grace in top examples.

For the buyer, Sangiovese is Italy's answer to Pinot's elegance and Cabernet's structure - an essential red for lovers of authentic, terroir-driven wine at fair value.

Flavour & Aroma Profile

Aroma

cherryroseviolettea leafsweet earth

Flavour

sour cherrytomato leafwild herbstobaccoearthy spice

Food Pairing

· tomato pasta
· pizza
· grilled pork
· roast chicken
· Parmesan

Notable Sangiovese Wines

Curated top picks first, then other wines made from Sangiovese.

★ Top Pick

Brunello di Montalcino Tenuta Greppo

Tuscany · 2024 (representative vintage)

Brunello di Montalcino Tenuta Greppo is an red wine from Italy, in the Tuscany region (Central Italy, around Florence and Siena, stretching from the Apennines to the Tyrrhenian coast.), made principally from Sangiovese. The estate that invented Brunello in the 19th century — pure Sangiovese of legendary longevity.

$250–$500 est. retail

★ Top Pick

Tignanello

Tuscany · 2024 (representative vintage)

Tignanello is an red wine from Italy, in the Tuscany region (Central Italy, around Florence and Siena, stretching from the Apennines to the Tyrrhenian coast.), made principally from Sangiovese. The original Super Tuscan, first vintage 1971 — Sangiovese with oak and Cabernet lift.

$120–$200 est. retail

★ Top Pick

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Sangiovese Riserva

Tuscany · 2024 (representative vintage)

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Sangiovese Riserva is an red wine from Italy, in the Tuscany region (Central Italy, around Florence and Siena, stretching from the Apennines to the Tyrrhenian coast.), made principally from Sangiovese. a reserve-tier Vino Nobile di Montepulciano sangiovese that represents the region's premium bottled expression.

$81–$160 est. retail

Tuscany Sangiovese

Tuscany · 2024 (representative vintage)

Tuscany Sangiovese is an red wine from Italy, in the Tuscany region (Central Italy, around Florence and Siena, stretching from the Apennines to the Tyrrhenian coast.), made principally from Sangiovese. a house-style Tuscany sangiovese that showcases the grape in this region.

$14–$34 est. retail

Chianti Classico Sangiovese Riserva

Tuscany · 2024 (representative vintage)

Chianti Classico Sangiovese Riserva is an red wine from Italy, in the Tuscany region (Central Italy, around Florence and Siena, stretching from the Apennines to the Tyrrhenian coast.), made principally from Sangiovese. a reserve-tier Chianti Classico sangiovese that represents the region's premium bottled expression.

$45–$90 est. retail

Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese Riserva

Tuscany · 2024 (representative vintage)

Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese Riserva is an red wine from Italy, in the Tuscany region (Central Italy, around Florence and Siena, stretching from the Apennines to the Tyrrhenian coast.), made principally from Sangiovese. a reserve-tier Brunello di Montalcino sangiovese that represents the region's premium bottled expression.

$63–$125 est. retail