Sangiovese

See Sangiovese Wine section in Anuva Wine Store.

Origin of Sangiovese and usage in Argentina

Though the Sangiovese grape thrives in its homeland of the Tuscany and Chianti regions of Italy, the vine has proved admirable in Argentina as well.  Its name means “blood of Jove,” sparking many theories that the wine dates back to Roman times since Jove was the Roman Jupiter.  Italian immigrants brought the vine to the Americas, and today it grows in Mendoza, Argentina and in Napa Valley and Sonoma Country, California. Roughly 2,510 hectares of Argentina’s wine country, mostly in Mendoza, are dedicated to the Sangiovese varietal.

Sensitivity to rainfall

Lots of rain can damage the Sangiovese grape because of its thin skin. Sangiovese thrives in soils with a high concentration of limestone, but can adapt to many types of earth. Due to its versatility, Sangiovese can produce a still table, semi-sparkling, or a sweet dessert wine.

Typicity

Sweet, juicy tangs of bitter cherry, blackberry, violets, and tea fill the palate. Young Sangiovese can taste of strawberries, violet, orange peel, and at times tomatoes. A high acidity, moderate amount of alcohol, and medium to high tannins characterize Sangiovese. Though the wine can be aged, Sangiovese is most commonly drunk young. Sangiovese is rather permeable and retains much of the oak barrel’s flavor, such as smoke, sweet wood, and vanilla. In Italy, Sangiovese is commonly blended with Cabernet Sauvignon to enhance the color and fruity flavor. Argentina’s Sangiovese is usually lighter than California’s Sangiovese.

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