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    The Best Sangiovese

    Ah, Sangiovese (San-joh-veh-zeh)! The most widely planted grape in Italy and the backbone of such classic Italian wines as Chianti, Brunello di Montalcino and many Super Tuscans, this is one of our very favorite varieties. And while it's not widely planted outside of Italy there are a growing number of excellent examples coming from California. And we've got them all in our list of the best Sangiovese!

    The Best Sangiovese - The Reverse Wine Snob Picks!

    With its distinctive cherry and often rustic flavors, this medium-bodied, savory variety takes to oak aging very well. And just as you would expect it's fantastic with all kinds of Italian foods including pizza and pretty much anything in tomato-based sauces.

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    Read on for our list of The Best Sangiovese Under $20!

    INSIDER DEAL! Avivo Sangiovese - Super!

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: September 27, 2023 Last Updated: September 29, 2023

    INSIDER DEAL! Avivo Sangiovese - Super!

    Balanced and elegant, 91-93 point, single vineyard, BULK BUY rated Sangiovese from DaVero Winery. The Avivo Sangiovese is back! … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Bulk Buy, California, Deals, Insider Deals, Pizza Wine, Sangiovese

    Kirkland Signature Toscana - Still Sensational?

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: September 18, 2023 Last Updated: September 18, 2023

    Kirkland Signature Toscana - Still Sensational?

    We check out the latest vintage of the Kirkland Signature Toscana from Costco. The 2020 vintage does not specify the blend but I imagine it is similar to the 2018 which was 75% Sangiovese, 22% Merlot and 3% Cabernet Sauvignon. It is from Tuscany, Italy. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Bulk Buy, Costco, Italy, Kirkland Signature, Pizza Wine, Sangiovese, Thanksgiving

    Grifone Sangiovese From Trader Joe's - A Cheap Fix

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: February 10, 2023 Last Updated: February 23, 2023

    Grifone Sangiovese From Trader Joe's - A Cheap Fix

    Surprisingly good Sangiovese for just $4.99, we review the Grifone Sangiovese from Trader Joe's. 100% Sangiovese from Puglia, Italy. The wine is fermented in stainless steel. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Highly Recommended, Italy, Pizza Wine, Sangiovese, Trader Joe's, Vegan

    Cafaggio Chianti Classico Riserva - Super With Salami

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: January 25, 2023 Last Updated: September 2, 2023

    Cafaggio Chianti Classico Riserva - Super With Salami

    An excellent Costco find that goes excellently with Volpi Foods Wine Salame, the Cafaggio Chianti Classico Riserva. 100% Sangiovese from vineyards located in Cafaggio, Conca d'Oro, Panzano in Chianti, Tuscany, Italy. The wine is aged for 18 months in 65 hl Slavonian oak … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Chianti, Costco, Italy, Organic, Pizza Wine, Sangiovese, Vegan

    Basilica Cafaggio Single Estate Chianti Classico - The Best $10 Chianti Classico?

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: January 23, 2023 Last Updated: January 23, 2023

    Basilica Cafaggio Single Estate Chianti Classico - The Best $10 Chianti Classico?

    Revisiting a favorite Costco find! The Basilica Cafaggio Single Estate Chianti Classico. 100% Sangiovese from vineyards in Panzano within the Chianti Classico zone in Tuscany, Italy. The wine is aged in Slavonian oak for 12 months. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Chianti, Costco, Highly Recommended, Italy, Pizza Wine, Sangiovese, Thanksgiving

    Tenuta Luce Lucente - Silky Smooth

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: December 18, 2022 Last Updated: September 2, 2023

    Tenuta Luce Lucente - Silky Smooth

    Take pasta night to the next level with this super delicious Super Tuscan, the Tenuta Luce Lucente Toscana IGT. 50% Merlot and 50% Sangiovese from Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy. The wine spends 12 months in a oak barriques, 85% of which are new and it has 4 g/L of residual … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Costco, Italy, Merlot, Pizza Wine, Red Blends, Sangiovese, Thanksgiving

    INSIDER DEAL! Peterson Winery Dry Creek Valley Sangiovese – So Good!

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: November 23, 2022 Last Updated: November 25, 2022

    INSIDER DEAL! Peterson Winery Dry Creek Valley Sangiovese – So Good!

    THIS LIMITED TIME OFFER IS NOW EXPIRED! Sign up below to make sure you get the next one. Learn more about our winery direct INSIDER DEALS here. 25 months in oak does a Sangiovese good! This is a lovely example of the variety from the Dry Creek Valley. Get 43% off the 94+ … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Bulk Buy, California, California - Dry Creek Valley, Deals, Insider Deals, Sangiovese, Vegan

    Kirkland Signature Brunello di Montalcino – True To Form

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: October 25, 2022 Last Updated: October 25, 2022

    Kirkland Signature Brunello di Montalcino – True To Form

    After the big changes last year, Costco keeps the (very good) status quo for the latest vintage of the Kirkland Signature Brunello di Montalcino DOCG. Check out our full review below. 100% Sangiovese from Montalcino, Italy. The wine was aged for at least 2 years in oak … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Brunello, Costco, Highly Recommended, Italy, Kirkland Signature, Pizza Wine, Sangiovese, Thanksgiving

    Le Palaie Gatta Ci Cova Terre di Pisa Rosso Review

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: October 8, 2022 Last Updated: October 8, 2022

    Le Palaie Gatta Ci Cova Terre di Pisa Rosso Review

    A simple but pleasing blend of Sangiovese and Merlot from Tuscany, Italy. We review Le Palaie Gatta Ci Cova Terre di Pisa Rosso. A blend of Sangiovese and Merlot from the relatively new appellation of Terre di Pisa in Tuscany, Italy. The wine is aged in stainless steel … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Italy, Merlot, Red Blends, Sangiovese

    INSIDER DEAL! Comanche Dog & Pony Sangiovese - Exquisite

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: September 12, 2022 Last Updated: September 15, 2022

    INSIDER DEAL! Comanche Cellars Dog & Pony Sangiovese - Exquisite

    THIS LIMITED TIME OFFER IS NOW EXPIRED! Sign up below to make sure you get the next one. Learn more about our winery direct INSIDER DEALS here. Only 83 cases were produced of this single vineyard, 100% Sangiovese aged 27 months in French oak! Comanche Cellars is back with the … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: California, Deals, Highly Recommended, Insider Deals, Sangiovese

    Adventure Series Chianti - Surprisingly Competent Stuff

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: June 10, 2022 Last Updated: December 18, 2022

    Adventure Series Chianti - Surprisingly Competent Stuff

    Authentic Chianti character for just $4.99 courtesy of Aldi, the Adventure Series Chianti DOCG. Primarily Sangiovese from Tuscany, Italy. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: $8 Italian Reds, Aldi, Chianti, Highly Recommended, Italy, Pizza Wine, Sangiovese

    Castello La Leccia Vivaio del Cavaliere - More Than Meets The Eye

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: May 13, 2022 Last Updated: January 1, 2023

    Castello La Leccia Vivaio del Cavaliere - More Than Meets The Eye

    A Tuscan blend that delivers more than anticipated, we review the Castello La Leccia Vivaio del Cavaliere Toscano Rosso. 75% Sangiovese, 20% Malvasia Nera and 5% Syrah, all organically grown, from Tuscany, Italy. The wine is matured in concrete tanks for 6 months. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Highly Recommended, Italy, Organic, Pizza Wine, Red Blends, Sangiovese

    Villa di Capezzana Carmignano – Full-Bodied Deliciousness

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: April 30, 2022 Last Updated: January 1, 2023

    Villa di Capezzana Carmignano – Full-Bodied Deliciousness

    A big, dry, rich and tasty wine, the Villa di Capezzana Carmignano DOCG. Organically grown 80% Sangiovese and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon from Carmignano, Tuscany, Italy. The wine is aged in French barriques and tonneaux for 12 months and another 12 months in bottle before … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Italy, Organic, Pizza Wine, Sangiovese, Saturday Splurge

    Grifone 1967 Toscana - Cheap and Tasty

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: November 5, 2021 Last Updated: January 21, 2023

    Grifone 1967 Toscana - Cheap and Tasty

    A perfect partner for pizza, the cheap and tasty Grifone 1967 Toscana from Trader Joe's. 85% Sangiovese, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Syrah from Tuscany, Italy. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: $8 Italian Reds, Italy, Pizza Wine, Red Blends, Sangiovese, Trader Joe's

    Cultusboni Colmaia Organic Sangiovese - Very Enjoyable

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: September 25, 2021 Last Updated: January 23, 2023

    Cultusboni Colmaia Organic Sangiovese - Very Enjoyable

    Fresh and distinctive, the Cultusboni Colmaia Organic Sangiovese. 100% Sangiovese from organically certified vineyards in the villages of Monti and Vitignano in Tuscany, Italy. The wine is aged in stainless steel tanks for 5 months. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Highly Recommended, Italy, Organic, Pizza Wine, Sangiovese

    Casone Toscana - Two of My Favorite Things

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: July 19, 2021 Last Updated: January 24, 2023

    Casone Toscana - Two of My Favorite Things

    The Casone Toscana, a tasty blend of Sangiovese and Syrah from Trader Joe's. 80% Sangiovese and 20% Syrah from Tuscany, Italy. The wine is aged for 12 months in French oak barriques and another 12 months in bottle before release. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Italy, Pizza Wine, Red Blends, Sangiovese, Trader Joe's

    Cultusboni RS Chianti Classico – Downright Delicious

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: July 9, 2021 Last Updated: January 25, 2023

    Cultusboni RS Chianti Classico – Downright Delicious

    Extremely tasty and priced right, the Cultusboni RS Chianti Classico. 100% organically grown Sangiovese from the Chianti Classico subzone in Tuscany, Italy. The wine is aged in oak barrels and casks for a short period of time. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Bulk Buy, Chianti, Italy, Organic, Pizza Wine, Sangiovese, Thanksgiving

    Cecchi Chianti Classico Storia di Famiglia - Quite Impressive

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: July 2, 2021 Last Updated: January 25, 2023

    Cecchi Chianti Classico Storia di Famiglia - Quite Impressive

    Pairs well with good food and good company, the Cecchi Chianti Classico Storia di Famiglia. 90% Sangiovese and 10% other red varieties like Cabernet Sauvignon and Colorino from the Chianti Classico appellation in Tuscany, Italy. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Chianti, Italy, Pizza Wine, Sangiovese, Thanksgiving

    Poderi dal Nespoli Nespolino Rosso – An Easy-Drinking Italian

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: June 24, 2021 Last Updated: January 26, 2023

    Poderi dal Nespoli Nespolino Rosso – An Easy-Drinking Italian

    A simple and tasty blend of Sangiovese and Merlot, the Poderi dal Nespoli Nespolino Rosso. A blend of 84% Sangiovese and 16% Merlot from Emilio-Romagna, Italy. The Merlot is aged in barriques for an unspecified amount of time. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Highly Recommended, Italy, Pizza Wine, Sangiovese

    Barone Ricasoli Brolio Chianti Classico Riserva – Level Up

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: June 21, 2021 Last Updated: January 26, 2023

    Barone Ricasoli Brolio Chianti Classico Riserva – Level Up

    Looking to up your Chianti game? Splurge on the Barone Ricasoli Brolio Chianti Classico Riserva. 80% Sangiovese, 15% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, all estate grown, from the Chianti Classico subzone in Tuscany, Italy. This is a Riserva level wine meaning it has at … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Chianti, Italy, Pizza Wine, Sangiovese, Saturday Splurge, Thanksgiving

    Avignonesi Vino Nobile di Montepulciano - Quite Good

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: June 11, 2021 Last Updated: January 31, 2023

    Avignonesi Vino Nobile di Montepulciano - Quite Good

    A smooth and super tasty Sangiovese, the Avignonesi Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. 100% estate grown Sangiovese from vines 11-37 years old in Montepulciano, Tuscany, Italy. The wine spends 18 months in large Slavonian oak casks and oak barriques and is vegan friendly. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Italy, Pizza Wine, Sangiovese, Thanksgiving, Vegan

    Cultusboni Cetamura Chianti - Friday Night Pizza Wine

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: May 11, 2021 Last Updated: February 1, 2023

    Cultusboni Cetamura Chianti - Friday Night Pizza Wine

    A true to form Chianti for less than $10, the Cultusboni Cetamura Chianti DOCG. 100% organically grown Sangiovese from the Colli Senesi and Colli Aretini subzones of Chianti in Tuscany, Italy. The wine is fermented in stainless steel and ages for just a month in the … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: $8 Italian Reds, Chianti, Italy, Organic, Pizza Wine, Sangiovese

    Poggio Vicino Brunello di Montalcino - Bargain Basement Brunello?

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: January 26, 2021 Last Updated: February 8, 2023

    Poggio Vicino Brunello di Montalcino - Bargain Basement Brunello?

    Brunello well under $20 from Trader Joe's. We reveal the true producer of the Poggio Vicino Brunello di Montalcino and whether it's worthy of the Brunello name. 100% Sangiovese from Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy. While there's no indication of the exact aging on this wine, … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Brunello, Italy, Pizza Wine, Sangiovese, Thanksgiving, Trader Joe's

    Clemente VII Chianti Classico Riserva - A Smooth Sangiovese

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: January 22, 2021 Last Updated: February 8, 2023

    Castelli del Grevepesa Clemente VII Chianti Classico Riserva - A Smooth Sangiovese

    A Chianti Classico Riserva Bulk Buy from Costco, the Castelli del Grevepesa Clemente VII. 100% Sangiovese from the Chianti Classico zone in Tuscany, Italy. The wine is aged 50% in Slavonian oak barrels for 24 months in and 50% in barriques for 12 months. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Bulk Buy, Chianti, Costco, Italy, Pizza Wine, Sangiovese

    INSIDER DEAL! Pedroncelli Mixed Reds - Jackpot!

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: January 13, 2021 Last Updated: January 14, 2022

    INSIDER DEAL! Pedroncelli Mixed Reds - Jackpot!

    THIS LIMITED TIME OFFER IS NOW EXPIRED! Sign up below to make sure you get the next one. Learn more about our winery direct INSIDER DEALS here. Our most compelling deal to date! 6 different wines, all Bulk Buy rated, from one of our very favorite and most popular producers, … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Bulk Buy, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, California - Dry Creek Valley, Deals, Insider Deals, Petite Sirah, Pinot Noir, Sangiovese, Zinfandel

    INSIDER DEAL! Brutocao Mixed Italians - A Tantalizing Trio

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: December 10, 2020 Last Updated: August 15, 2022

    INSIDER DEAL! Brutocao Mixed Italians - A Tantalizing Trio

    THIS LIMITED TIME OFFER IS NOW EXPIRED! Sign up below to make sure you get the next one. Learn more about our winery direct INSIDER DEALS here. A little bit of Italian heaven from Mendocino. We're back with another great offer from Brutocao Family Vineyards, this time … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: California, Deals, Highly Recommended, Insider Deals, Pizza Wine, Primitivo, Red Blends, Sangiovese

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