Sangiovese
noun
San·gio·vese
ˌsän-jō-ˈvā-zā 
-ˈvēz,
-ˈvēs
: a dry red Italian wine made from a single variety of red grape
also
: a similar wine made elsewhere
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Vignamaggio 2017 Monna Lisa is a blend of 95 percent Sangiovese and 5 percent Cabernet Sauvignon.
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Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 18 Dec. 2025
In the rosé category, the Handley Cellars 2024 Pinot Noir Rosé was Best of Class, while the People’s Choice went to the 2024 Navarro Vineyards Rosé of Sangiovese.
—Laura Ness, Mercury News, 7 Sep. 2025
It’s produced with a selection of grapes from all their crus, blend of Sangiovese (95%) and Merlot (5%).
—Elisabetta Tosi, Forbes.com, 5 Sep. 2025
The estate is 520 hectares, 150 hectares are planted vineyards, 110 hectares are planted with Sangiovese and 74 hectares are Brunello certified.
—John Mariani, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
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Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 18 Dec. 2025
In the rosé category, the Handley Cellars 2024 Pinot Noir Rosé was Best of Class, while the People’s Choice went to the 2024 Navarro Vineyards Rosé of Sangiovese.
—Laura Ness, Mercury News, 7 Sep. 2025
It’s produced with a selection of grapes from all their crus, blend of Sangiovese (95%) and Merlot (5%).
—Elisabetta Tosi, Forbes.com, 5 Sep. 2025
The estate is 520 hectares, 150 hectares are planted vineyards, 110 hectares are planted with Sangiovese and 74 hectares are Brunello certified.
—John Mariani, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
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“Sangiovese.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Sangiovese. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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