Have you heard of Sangiovese wine? It’s the most popular wine inside of Italy, but you might be surprised to learn that it’s quite rare outside of its home country.
Sangiovese wine can take on many different characteristics and flavors depending on where it was grown. Throughout Italy, there are different types of Sangiovese grapes, which result in wines with varying flavors. Some are more delicate, such as Montefalco Rosso, while others are dark and intense like Brunello di Montalcino.
Join us as we learn all the important information about Sangiovese wine, such as how it tastes, what foods to pair it with, and how to pronounce it!
What does Sangiovese wine taste like?
The most common words to describe Sangiovese are savory, earthy, and rustic. Although it can take on many different flavors depending on where it was grown, it will always contain sweet cherry flavors with a subtle taste of tomato.
When it comes to aroma, you’ll notice that Sangiovese wine has delicious scents of cherries, figs, and roses.
What are Sangiovese grapes?
Sangiovese (pronounced SAN-jo-vay-zay), is the most popular red grape variety in Italy. This grape is used to make a variety of wines including chianti. It has thin skin and takes a decent amount of time to mature. These grapes grow best in the summer and are harvested in late September and early October. Sangiovese grapes produce a wine with a medium body, medium alcohol content, and a high amount of tannins.
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What temperature should you serve Sangiovese wine?
Sangiovese wine does not have as heavy an aroma as other red wines such as Tempranillo, so you don’t have to serve it in such a large red wine glass. A regular red wine glass will be fine to serve this type of wine. Sangiovese wine should be served at around 60-65 degrees Fahrenheit for optimal flavor enjoyment. If you don’t have a food thermometer, you can place your bottle in the fridge for an hour, and remove it an hour before serving it. The wine inside should reach right around 60-65 degrees.
Is Sangiovese high in calories?
Sangiovese wine is relatively low in calories compared to other red wines. A 5-ounce glass of Sangiovese with an ABV content of 13% contains about 110 calories.
What is the alcohol content of Sangiovese?
Sangiovese grapes can grow basically anywhere they are planted, but they tend to do best in hot, dry climates. The wine is typically aged in barrels and has a medium alcohol content, ranging from 12-14% ABV.
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Is Sangiovese similar to Pinot Noir?
Sangiovese and Pinot Noir are similar in some ways. For example, they both carry characteristics from the region where they were grown. However, Sangiovese is much less aromatic than Pinot Noir and is lighter on the nose.
What foods should you pair with Sangiovese wine?
Thanks to it's savory flavors and medium-body, Sangiovese wine pairs well with most foods. Those especially rich in tomato sauce and herbs taste especially wonderful when eaten alongside a glass of Sangiovese.
Pair Sangiovese with foods like lasagne, pizza, and roasted meats. You can also serve it with lighter snacks like hard cheeses and cured meats.
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