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Winography

Sangiovese

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Dry · Red

Tuscany's signature grape. High acid and firm tannin frame flavors of tart cherry and savory herbs. The sole grape of Brunello di Montalcino and the backbone of Chianti.

Globalplantings
67k
hectares · 2023
Topcountry
Italy
94% of global total
Countriesgrown
19
across 5 continents
BodyMedium
LightFull
AcidityHigh
LowHigh
TanninMedium–High
LowHigh
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