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