Sangiovese
Sangiovese is a red grape native to Tuscany. It is extremely popular in Italy, where it is the base grape for Chianti, Brunello di Montalcino, Morellino di Scansano and others. Sangiovese-based wines are usually lightly colored with high acid, light body and moderate to high tannins. The dominating characteristics are commonly red cherry, violets and tea. You can use Wine Enthusiast’s online Buying Guide to find the top-rated Sangiovese among our extensive Sangiovese wine reviews and easy-to-use database. Our Sangiovese reviews will give you a general idea what to expect from wines made from Sangiovese, and will help you find one that best suits your needs.
Marchesi de' Frescobaldi 1999 Castelgiocondo Riserva Sangiovese (Brunello di Montalcino)
- Cellar Selection
- $100
Tight as nails on the nose before it explodes on the palate in a cacophony of cherry, cassis, black plum, tobacco and chocolate. It’s like the best cigar and a great red wine rolled into one. Yes, the tannins are hammering and yes, the acidity is forward. But that only means this brilliant Brunello should age for 15 years without batting an eyelash. Imported by Folio
— M.S.
(7/1/2005)
Valdicava 1999 Madonna del Piano Riserva Sangiovese (Brunello di Montalcino)
- Editors' Choice
- $130
Fresh asphalt, burning timber, bitter chocolate, and anything else that connotes “darkness” is what this heavyweight is about. And as rough as that may sound aromatically, on the palate it’s polished like a gemstone, with just enough grit and guts to push it forward. The fruit, meanwhile, is sensational, a panoply of black plums and cherries infused with cocoa and…
— M.S.
(7/1/2005)
Casanova di Neri 2006 Tenuta Nuova Sangiovese Grosso (Brunello di Montalcino)
- Cellar Selection
- $80
A “Wow!” wine on every level. This is a lovely, dark, smooth and rich expression that is packed tight with intensity and personality. The biggest, boldest wine by far from Montalcino’s 2006 vintage, this bottle will age nicely and add value to your cellar collection.
— M.L.
(4/1/2011)
Casanova di Neri 2007 Tenuta Nuova Sangiovese Grosso (Brunello di Montalcino)
- $79
Gorgeous, opulent and rich, Tenuta Nuova is an unforgettable wine. It has body, power, persistence and loads of plush personality. It is layered with chocolate, cherry, blackberry, spice, leather and savory notes. There’s a deep mineral layer as well. Compelling and lovely.
— M.L.
(5/1/2012)
Capanna 2007 Sangiovese Grosso (Brunello di Montalcino)
- Cellar Selection
- $55
Capanna’s offering in 2007 is extremely bold, dark and opulent. Loads of aromatic momentum in the form of blackberry, cherry liqueur, spice, leather, tobacco, rum cake, cinnamon, vanilla bean and bitter chocolate characterize the bouquet. The wine also shows a soft, ripe, generous texture, yet remains well-contained and balanced.
— M.L.
(5/1/2012)
Tenuta dell'Ornellaia 1995 Sangiovese (Toscana)
- $63
A superb wine; one of the greats. Plush like your favorite pillow, but sophisticated like a fine Italian leather sofa, this is a sumptuous, flawless red wine that is shockingly good. Though still young, Ornellaia is totally approachable. A short hour or two of breathing will prepare this beauty for current consumption. A classic. Grazie!
— M.S.
(5/1/1999)
Il Palazzone 1999 Riserva Sangiovese (Brunello di Montalcino)
- Editors' Choice
- $95
A gorgeous wine with amazing texture and integration. The nose and feel are so soft and silky, and the fruit is as expressive as Sangiovese gets. Plush and royal, with perfect tannic structure, smiling acidity and smoky shadings. A dream in the glass, with meters of depth. Imported by Domaine Select Wine Estates.
— M.S.
(7/1/2005)
Casanova di Neri 2000 Cerretalto Sangiovese (Brunello di Montalcino)
- $130
Bravo Giacomo Neri! This wine raises the bar on modern Brunello and offers a peek view into the future and potential of this incredibly expressive wine. Super concentrated and intense, whiffs of roasted espresso bean, tannery, summer-ripe black cherries, and porcini mushrooms peel back layer after layer. A firmly tannic touch is there to remind you to drink this…
— W.E.
(4/1/2006)
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