Sangiovese
The Sangiovese grape is a typical Tuscan grape. Brunello and Chianti are world famous wines made from the Sangiovese grape. There are several strains of the Sangiovese, of which the Sangiovese Grosso is most commonly used for the production of the highest quality wines. Due to the large size of these grapes, the wines are relatively light, and when aged can be subtle and elegant like a Pinot Noir. Brunellos can ripe very well and are often only ready to drink after decades of ageing. Examples of legendary Brunello wines are Monfortino and the Riservas of Biondi Santi.
Taste
Black cherries, floral notes, spices, dark notes (tea, tobacco, liquorice). The taste differs with the use of the different strains of Sangiovese, when drinking the Sangiovese Grosso, you should not be surprised to find lighter hints of red fruit, and if drunk young it can have some vegetal hints of green pepper.
Other
Though Sangiovese is planted throughout the world, it is only planted in very small - and often experimental plots. This grape is almost exclusively bound to Italy, and more precise to Tuscany.
