Sangiovese

The Sangiovese grape is well known for its amazing ability to effortlessly alter its genetics based on the surroundings. Even within Italy , there are many different variations of the grape, resulting in different tasting wines. While some may dislike Sangiovese due to not having a distinct taste like Pinot Noir or Cabernet Sauvignon , others argue that this way, the wine has something for everyone. An example of this would be the two different places in Ital y where it's grown,  Montefalco Rosso and Brunello di Montalcino. The former is famous for its delicate strawberry aromas and lighter appearance, while the latter is known to be a much darker and tannic wine. Keep in mind that they are both Sangiovese wines. Sangiovese varies in taste from rustic and earthy to round and fruit-forward but is generally savoury. The most notable flavours are those of sour cherry and tomato. Because of its flavour, Sangiovese pairs well with a wide variety of foods due to its savoury character and moderate weighed body. If you are looking for a perfect fit, try Sangiovese wine with roasted meat and hard cheeses. Fun fact ... did you know that Sangiovese wine is actually fairly scarce outside of Italy ? The rest of the world grows barely 5% of Sangiovese, the rest is grown in Italy. The next on the list are the Americas. The first one is the United States, where California had a major flirtation with Sangiovese. It’s followed by Argentina , with its large Italian immigrant population, although not nearly as prominent as the dominant Argentine wine Malbec , and Australia , where local winemakers managed to help Sangiovese thrive in the Victorian Highlands and the McLaren Vale.