Sangiovese Wine Information

• Sangiovese is a red wine grape that can be grown in a variety of California climates.

• Sangiovese is the grape used in the great Chianti wines of Italy. It is abundantly grown in Italy’s Tuscany and Umbria regions.

• Sangiovese can be a light wine or a heavy wine. The style depends on where the grape is grown and how the wine is made.

• Sangiovese aromas and flavors are raspberry, strawberry, and sometimes spice.

• Sangiovese wines of California are slightly acidic, with little or no tannins and thus a very food-friendly wine.

• Some examples of foods that pair well with Sangiovese: Grilled zucchini slices coated with extra virgin oil; bruschetta, carpaccio, pastas with tomato sauce, and wild boar meat.

Sangiovese is produced by several wineries in California. Here are a few of our favorites.

Sierra Foothills

• Bray Vineyards
• Cooper Vineyards
• Montevina Winery
• Amador Foothill Winery
• Renwood Winery
• Windwalker Vineyards

Santa Cruz Mountains

• Bonny Doon Vineyards
• Thomas Fogarty Winery

Paso Robles

• Castoro Cellars

Russian River

• Hanna Winery
• Trentadue

Santa Barbara

• Mosby Winery