Sangiovese
black grape variety
SYNONYMS
nielluccio (Corsica, France)
morellino (Italy)
prugnolo gentile (Italy)
brunello (Italy)
VINE
early budding
late ripening
high yields
drought sensitive
susceptible to diseases
WINE
medium colour
high acidity
medium to high tannins
medium to high alcohol
medium to full body
medium to pronounced intensity
sour cherry, plum, tea leaf
REGIONS
Victoria, Australia
Corsica, France
Italy
Sierra Foothills, United States
