Sangiovese is best known as the main grape of Italy’s Chianti wines, and it’s all about balance and versatility. In Napa and Sonoma, you’ll usually see it as a standalone bottling or in small Italian-inspired blends, often grown in warmer, well-drained sites. This is a great wine to notice in a tasting room if you enjoy reds that feel lively, savory, and easy to enjoy with food.
Flavors:
- Tart cherry, like fresh red cherries
- Plum
- Tomato leaf or dried herbs, a savory, garden-like not
- Leather or earthy tones, similar to old books or clay
- A light touch of spice, like oregano or pepper
