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Sangiovese

Red wine grape variety

Sangiovese — red wine grape variety with signature aromas of sour cherry, dried herbs, tomato leaf. Structural profile: Medium body, High acidity, Medium(+) tannin, Medium alcohol. Sensium blind-tasting coach reference.

Structural pillars

AcidityHigh
TanninMedium(+)
BodyMedium
AlcoholMedium
Color intensityMedium
Aromatic intensityMedium(+)

Recognition cues

First checks

  • Start with acidity: Sangiovese often shows clear acid drive.
  • Look for sour-cherry fruit with savory, tea-like notes.

Confidence signals

  • Sour cherry with dried herbs
  • High acidity with medium body

Aromas

Signature

sour cherrydried herbstomato leaf

Common

violettea leafleather

Occasional

blood orange

Commonly confused with

Classic anchors

  • Classic regions: Chianti Classico · Brunello di Montalcino · Romagna
  • Classic styles: High-acid savory Italian red · Oak-aged structured Tuscan red
  • Style examples: Chianti Classico · Brunello di Montalcino

Common questions

Is Sangiovese a red or white grape variety?
Sangiovese is a red wine grape variety. Sensium documents its structure, aromas, and confusion signals for blind tasting.
What does Sangiovese smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Sangiovese include sour cherry, dried herbs and tomato leaf. Structural profile: Medium body, High acidity, Medium(+) tannin, Medium alcohol.
What is Sangiovese most often confused with in blind tasting?
Sangiovese is most commonly confused with Merlot, Tempranillo and Grenache. Sensium's Compare view leads with the decisive cues that resolve each call.
Where is Sangiovese grown?
Classic regions for Sangiovese include Chianti Classico, Brunello di Montalcino and Romagna.

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