Sangiovese

noun

San·​gio·​vese ˌsän-jō-ˈvā-zā How to pronounce Sangiovese (audio)
-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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This trend has been reversed in the past 20 years as consumers prefer a lighter and more elegant profile in Sangiovese, so the use of traditional, large, neutral oak has had a resurgence. John Mariani, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025 Besides being a terrific year for growing Sangiovese, the 2020 vintage is also noted for the introduction of Brunello Forma, a new vintage evaluation model for Brunello. Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 24 Mar. 2025 From Champagne-method sparkling wine to crisp rosé and bold Sangiovese, every option seemed better than the last. Danielle Dorsey, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2025 Brunello di Montalcino Tuscany Italy Made from grapes sourced from vineyards in Montalcino that have northwest and southwest sun exposure and soils comprising jasper and shale, this 100 percent Sangiovese is fermented and macerated for at least 20 days after harvest. Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 7 Mar. 2025 The northern soil of the Sangiovese is lime-rich, well drained and the climate has cool nights. John Mariani, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025 At that time, this portion of the estate had been planted with fields of grain, olive groves, and forests, which Santiago replaced with Sangiovese planted in bush-vine style. Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 2 Mar. 2025 No wine goes better with cooked tomato sauces than those made with Sangiovese. Eric Asimov, New York Times, 25 Jan. 2025 Long considered the pinnacle of Sangiovese, the appellation received DOC status in 1968 and became Italy’s first DOCG, the highest regional designation, in 1980. Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 3 Feb. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Italian

First Known Use

1943, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Sangiovese was in 1943

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“Sangiovese.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Sangiovese. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.

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