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Grape Variety: Sangiovese

Geography: The grape of Tuscany, Italy. Also found in California, Australia and Argentina.



Viticulture: Best grown in the rolling hills of Tuscany.

Varietal/Blend: Rarely used as a single varietal. It constitutes the backbone of most Tuscan reds.

Flavor & Character: Predominant flavors of cherry and plum.

Vinification: Short fermentation period for Chianti (3 days). May be matured with or without oak.

Style: Has a sweet/sour style. Most of it, ideal easy drinking and best drunk young and fresh.

Body, Dry/Sweet: Mainly light bodied wines for every day drinking. Also big, heavyweight wines like Brunello Di Montalcino.

Notes: The major constituent of Chianti. Best results on home territory but interesting examples emerging from California, Australia and Argentina.

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