Varietals

Question 1

Sangiovese

- Stats and where grown

Answer 1

13th most common varietal globally, most planted varietal in Italy. Also grown in US and Argentina

Question 2

Sangiovese

- Where in Italy?

Answer 2

Tuscany, Puglia, Emilia-Romana

Question 3

Sangiovese

- what are some regional names for it?

Answer 3

Names - Sangiovese in Chianti, Brunello in Montalcino, Prugnolo Gentile in Montepulciano (and makes Vino Nobile de Montepulciano). However, there’s a separate varietal named Montepulciano that goes in Montepulciano d’Abruzzo that is different.

Question 4

Sangiovese

- how does it relate to its terroir?

Answer 4

Very terroir-sensitive and flavor profiles vary by climate

Question 5

Sangiovese

- key tasting notes

Answer 5

Cool climate - sour cherry, orange peel, licorice
Warm climate - dark cherry, plum, chocolate, herbal notes
High acid, high tannins
Ages well and develops leather and tobacco
Light-to-medium color

Question 6

Sangiovese

- Representative wines

Answer 6

Wines:
Chianti Classico (>80% Sangiovese)
Brunello di Montalcino (100% Sangiovese, at least four years age)
Rosso di Montalcino (also 100% but less age)
Vino nobile di Montepulciano
Super Tuscans (sometimes, but this is an unregulated category)
Also California and Washington State examples (Red Willow)
Rose Sangiovese - acidic and bright