Sangiovese - The grape of Tuscany

 

 
 
This video is about Sangiovese grape variety of Italy along with its aromas, flavours, world regions, and Sangiovese in Australia.

Some of the lesser known facts about Sangiovese are as follows -

1. The name Sangiovese is taken from the latin word 'Sanguis Jovis' meaning blood of Jupiter.
2. It is most widely grown in Tuscany which is present in Italy.
3. An extra amount of patience is required on the part of vine-growers for this grape variety since it tends to ripe slowly and has a long growing season.
4.Brunello di Montalcino is a type of Sangiovese wine produced in village Montalcino in the Tuscany wine region of Italy. It has a long cellaring potential of 10-18 years.
5. Australia has significant amount of Sangiovese vines speading over 440 hectares and mosty grown in Murray Darling in Victoria.

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