Sangiovese
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Brunello, Nielluccio, Niellucciu
Sangiovese is a red wine grape with signature aromas of sour cherry, dried herbs, tomato leaf. Structure: Medium body, High acidity, Medium(+) tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Merlot and Tempranillo.
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
Common
Occasional
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
Common questions
Is Sangiovese a red or white grape variety?
Sangiovese is a red wine grape variety.
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 blind-tasting cues distinguish Sangiovese?
Documented tells for Sangiovese: Start with acidity: Sangiovese often shows clear acid drive. and Look for sour-cherry fruit with savory, tea-like notes..
What is Sangiovese most often confused with in blind tasting?
Sangiovese is most commonly confused with Merlot, Tempranillo and Grenache. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Sangiovese grown?
Classic regions for Sangiovese include Chianti Classico, Brunello di Montalcino and Romagna.