Sangiovese Definition

sänjō-vēz, -vēs
noun
A variety of grape originating in Italy and used to make red wine, especially Chianti.
American Heritage
A medium-bodied red wine made from this grape.
American Heritage

Origin of Sangiovese

  • Italian ultimately from Latin sanguis Iovis blood of Jove sanguis blood Iovis genitive of Iūpiter Jupiter dyeu- in Indo-European roots

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Sangiovese Sentence Examples

  • Sangiovese is mostly known as the Chianti varietal, and if this fresh and fruity wine was from the Chianti DOCG then it would be called Chianti.

  • The finish is brief but bright with that distinctive Sangiovese tang of acidity that enhances its suitability with food, particularly Italian food like pasta, pizza, risotto, or roasted chicken.

  • Often referred to as Spain's Bordeaux, geographically this comparison is off as the Rioja wines have more in common with French Burgundies or Italian Sangiovese wines.

  • Toscana. However, don't let the Romagna tag throw you for a loop and confuse this estate's Sangiovese with any of the regional fizzy Lambruscos.

  • This 2002 Sangiovese di Romagna Riserva is made from vineyards around Castel San Pietra and neighboring Imola.

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