Noun: Sangiovese ,san-jee-ow'vey-zee
- A variety of red wine grape originating in Italy, widely used in Tuscan wines
"The Chianti blend must contain at least 80% Sangiovese grapes"
- A red wine made primarily from Sangiovese grapes, typically medium-bodied with high acidity and flavours of cherry and herbs
"We enjoyed a glass of Sangiovese with our pasta"
Type of: red wine
Encyclopedia: Sangiovese