What is sangiovese?
Sangiovese · Italian
Italy's main red grape, behind Chianti and Brunello di Montalcino. Tart cherry, tomato leaf and herbs, made for food.
What it tastes like
Sour cherry, dried herbs, tomato leaf and leather, with bright acidity and firm tannin.
Where you’ll see it
Italian restaurants of every kind, with pizza, red sauce pasta, bistecca and grilled steak.