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Sangiovese

Sangiovese

1 8.3
A red wine or the grape used to make it
  • noun
  • /ˌsæn.dʒi.oʊˈveɪ.zeɪ/
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  • Many wine enthusiasts recommend Sangiovese for its rich flavors and versatility.
  • Sangiovese grape
  • Sangiovese wine
  • Sangiovese blend

Examples

  • We considered going elsewhere for dinner (we were in Manhattan, after all, in the Flatiron district), but after perusing the menu over a glass of Sangiovese, we opted to stay.

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  • And Sangiovese and Dolcetto are both northern Italian reds that I recommend.

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  • I added jumbo shrimp sautéed in olive oil and Italian seasoning and served it with a yummy Sangiovese from Calaveras County.

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  • A soft red wine like Sangiovese pairs beautifully with tomato-based pasta dishes.

  • In a wine tasting, we sampled a delightful Sangiovese that had hints of cherry and spice.

Synonyms

red wine
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62 1.0

Wine made from dark grapes with the skins left on during making

is a specific Italian grape or its wine rather than any wine by color
vino
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  • Informal
15 7.7

A drink made from grapes, often red

is the specific Italian grape or its wine, not an informal general term
varietal wine
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  • Specialized
5.2

A wine made mainly from one type of grape and labeled with the grape name

is a specific Italian grape used to make wine rather than a wine label

Surface Forms

Sangiovese singular
Sangioveses plural

Etymology

Sangiovese is Italian and, by one popular story, comes from the Latin words sanguis 'blood' and Jovis 'Jove'. So the name can be remembered as 'blood of Jove', a picture that fits the grape's deep red color and the wine it makes.