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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In the center of the country, Tuscany produces Brunello di Montalcino and Chianti Classico from Sangiovese grapes, as well as Super Tuscans from Sangiovese alone or a blend of international varietals such as Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc.
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Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2025
Katz had earned several notable awards over the years, including a gold medal at the 2015 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition for his 2011 Petite Sirah and silver medals for his Wesley’s Blend and 2011 Sangiovese.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 1 Aug. 2025
But the blend is serious: 46% Pinot Noir, 25% Sangiovese, 20% Petite Sirah, 3% Black Muscat, 3% Carignan and 2% Syrah, sourced across vineyards and appellations.
—Lana Bortolot, Forbes.com, 4 July 2025
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Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2025
Katz had earned several notable awards over the years, including a gold medal at the 2015 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition for his 2011 Petite Sirah and silver medals for his Wesley’s Blend and 2011 Sangiovese.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 1 Aug. 2025
But the blend is serious: 46% Pinot Noir, 25% Sangiovese, 20% Petite Sirah, 3% Black Muscat, 3% Carignan and 2% Syrah, sourced across vineyards and appellations.
—Lana Bortolot, Forbes.com, 4 July 2025
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“Sangiovese.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Sangiovese. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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