{"title":"Buy Sangiovese Wine: Vibrant Chianti Classico, Earthy Brunello di Montalcino and Bold Super Tuscans from Italy","description":"\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSangiovese: A Buyer's Guide to Chianti Classico and Brunello di Montalcino\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0427\/5837\/files\/Sangiovese_MrDWine.webp?v=1785557284\" alt=\"A bottle of Sangiovese wine and a glass sit on a rustic wooden table in a vineyard at golden hour, featuring the \u0026quot;Mr. D Wine Merchant Sangiovese Buyer's Guide\u0026quot; book alongside truffled cheese, grapes, and a decanter\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Reference\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\" align=\"left\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e \u003ccol width=\"175\"\u003e \u003ccol width=\"434\"\u003e \u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCriterion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSangiovese, the grape behind Chianti Classico and Brunello di Montalcino, Tuscany's two defining reds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo wines in this guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTenuta Tignanello Chianti Classico Riserva (Antinori) and Biondi-Santi Il Greppo Brunello di Montalcino\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChianti vs. Sangiovese\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChianti is the place. Sangiovese is the grape grown there\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot the same as\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTignanello, Antinori's famous Super Tuscan. The Chianti Classico Riserva in this collection is a different wine entirely\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeeknight bottle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTenuta Tignanello Chianti Classico Riserva, with tomato-based pasta\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCellar bottle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBiondi-Santi Il Greppo Brunello di Montalcino\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eServe at\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e60-65°F, a wide-bowled glass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDon't judge Sangiovese by one bottle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ea simple Chianti, a serious Chianti Classico Riserva, and a great Brunello are three different experiences of the same grape\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChianti Is a Place. Sangiovese Is the Grape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChianti isn't the grape, it's the place. The grape they're really getting to know is Sangiovese, which is the heart and soul of Chianti Classico. What they like isn't just one label, but the character of Sangiovese itself: its bright cherry fruit, lively acidity, savory notes, and how naturally it works with food. They come in asking for \"a\u003c\/span\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mrdwine.com\/collections\/chianti\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChianti\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e,\" but they leave understanding why they liked it. They're buying based on style rather than just recognition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMy first memorable Chianti Classico was probably a few years ago at a restaurant. I don't remember the exact producer or the year. Chianti Classico seemed to sit right in the middle. It had freshness, structure, and enough acidity to make every bite of food taste better. What stayed with me was the style of Chianti Classico itself rather than one particular bottle. You can browse the full range in our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mrdwine.com\/collections\/sangiovese\" title=\"sangiovese\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSangiovese collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, from everyday Chianti to serious Brunello.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo Sangiovese, Two Very Different Experiences\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf I'm recommending a second Sangiovese alongside the Tenuta Tignanello Chianti Classico Riserva, it's Biondi-Santi Il Greppo Brunello di Montalcino. Where Chianti Classico is all about energy, freshness, and everyday versatility, Biondi-Santi shows the grape at its most refined and age-worthy. Biondi-Santi is one of the names most closely associated with the birth of Brunello di Montalcino as we know it today. I don't recommend it because it's famous or because it's expensive. I recommend it because it shows what Sangiovese is capable of at the highest level.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLeopoldo's Insight: Freshness and Acidity Are Strengths, Not Flaws\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe most common mistake is expecting Chianti to be a soft, fruit-driven red that you drink on its own. Then people are surprised by the bright acidity and the savory character. A wine that might seem a little lean on its own suddenly feels complete when it's paired with pasta, grilled meats, tomato-based dishes, or aged cheeses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnother pattern: people assume all Chianti tastes the same because they've only tried one inexpensive bottle years ago. Once they understand that freshness and acidity are strengths rather than flaws, they usually become lifelong fans.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDon't judge Sangiovese by one bottle. A simple everyday Chianti, a serious Chianti Classico Riserva, and a great Brunello can all come from Sangiovese while offering completely different experiences.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Chianti Classico Riserva Tastes Like\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe fruit reminds me more of fresh cherries than jam, with hints of dried herbs, black tea, and sometimes the earthy aroma you notice after walking through the woods on a cool morning. It's energetic rather than heavy. The acidity gives it a freshness that makes you want another sip, with more savory notes than sweet ones. It's like a well-tailored Italian jacket. It's not loud or flashy, but everything is in balance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTenuta Tignanello Chianti Classico Riserva vs. Tignanello: Not the Same Wine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI don't think the Tenuta Tignanello Chianti Classico Riserva is a wine that relies on the Antinori name alone. The wine has to deliver once it's in the glass, and I think it does.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf someone is expecting a wine that drinks like Tignanello, or a rich, full-bodied Super Tuscan, they're looking for something different. This is a Chianti Classico Riserva, and its strengths are freshness, balance, structure, and its ability to shine with food. Tignanello itself is a completely different wine: a Super Tuscan blend built around \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mrdwine.com\/collections\/cabernet-sauvignon\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e alongside Sangiovese, bigger, richer, and priced in an entirely different tier. Sharing a name with a more famous sibling wine is exactly the kind of thing that trips people up on a wine list, and it's worth clearing up before the bottle ever gets opened.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChianti Classico: What Actually Makes It \"Classico\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChianti Classico is the historic heart of the broader Chianti zone, the original hills between Florence and Siena where Sangiovese-based wine has been made since at least the 18th century, long before the modern, larger Chianti DOCG existed. In \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chianticlassico.com\/en\/consortium\/history-of-chianti-classico\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1716, Grand Duke of Tuscany Cosimo III de' Medici issued a decree formally defining the boundaries\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e of this original production zone, one of the earliest legal wine appellations anywhere in the world. Producers here formed their own consortium in 1924 and eventually earned a separate, stricter appellation: Chianti Classico DOCG requires a minimum of 80% Sangiovese, caps yields lower than standard Chianti, and uses the black rooster, the Gallo Nero, as its symbol and neck-label seal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe rooster's story goes back further than the wine label. In the 14th century, Florence and Siena were locked in a long rivalry over the Chianti hills between them, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.winescholarguild.com\/blog\/legend-chianti-black-rooster-gallo-nero\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe two cities agreed to settle the border with a contest\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: a knight would ride out from each city at the crow of a rooster, and wherever the two knights met would become the new boundary. Siena picked a white rooster and fed it well. Florence picked a black rooster and kept it hungry, so hungry that it crowed well before dawn, giving the Florentine knight a head start and, according to the legend, a much larger share of the Chianti territory for Florence. That black rooster had already been the emblem of the old Military League of Chianti since the 1300s, and it's the same bird that ended up on every bottle of Chianti Classico centuries later.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Riserva designation adds real aging requirements on top of that: Chianti Classico Riserva must spend a minimum of 24 months aging, at least three of them in bottle, before release, longer than a standard Chianti Classico. That extra time is part of why a Riserva tends to show more structure and complexity than an entry-level bottling, while still staying well short of a Brunello's aging demands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrunello di Montalcino: Sangiovese's Most Serious Expression\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrunello di Montalcino sits about 40 miles south of the Chianti Classico zone, on warmer, more isolated hills around the hilltop town of Montalcino. The DOCG requires 100% Sangiovese, specifically the local clone historically called Sangiovese Grosso, and mandates a minimum of five years of aging before release, two of them in oak, with Riserva bottlings requiring six years total. That's more than double what Chianti Classico Riserva requires, and it's a large part of why Brunello has built a reputation as one of Italy's most serious, collectible age-worthy reds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBiondi-Santi's role in that story isn't incidental. The estate, and specifically the Il Greppo property, is\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.biondisanti.it\/en\/heritage\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewidely credited as the point of origin for Brunello di Montalcino\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e as a distinct, single-varietal wine, dating back to the late 19th century, when Ferruccio Biondi-Santi began isolating and propagating the best-performing Sangiovese vines on the property rather than blending the grape with others, as was common practice in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mrdwine.com\/collections\/tuscany\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTuscany\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e at the time. Montalcino's vineyards were also spared some of the worst damage phylloxera did to the rest of Europe's vines in the late 1800s, thanks to the area's sandier soils, which the root louse struggles to survive in, giving the region an unusually stable base of old vines during the same decades Ferruccio Biondi-Santi was doing his selection work. That combination, isolating a superior strain of Sangiovese and doing it on some of Tuscany's more resilient old vineyards, is why the estate's name still carries real historical weight in Montalcino more than a century later, well beyond simple brand recognition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Makes Sangiovese Taste Like Sangiovese\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSangiovese's defining trait is the combination of high natural acidity and moderate-to-firm tannin, a structure that comes from the grape itself rather than from winemaking choices, which is exactly why it behaves so consistently across such different wines. The name is generally understood to come from the Latin sanguis Jovis, \"the blood of Jupiter,\" a reference either to the grape's color or to its long association with the Tuscan countryside, though the exact origin is debated among ampelographers. Like Nebbiolo in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mrdwine.com\/collections\/piedmont-wine\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePiedmont\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Sangiovese ripens relatively late and is sensitive to where it's planted: the same grape can produce a light, simple table wine on flatter, more fertile ground, or a serious, structured Chianti Classico or Brunello on the right hillside site, which is part of why quality varies so much across the huge volume of Sangiovese-based wine produced in Italy every year, easily one of the most widely planted red grapes in the country, and one whose reputation depends entirely on where and how carefully it was farmed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLeopoldo's Wine Tips: Buying Sangiovese with Confidence\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRemember that Chianti is a place, not a grape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The grape is Sangiovese, and once you know that, labels from other Sangiovese-based wines start making a lot more sense.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eServe it with food, not on its own.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sangiovese's acidity is built for the table. A wine that feels a little sharp by itself often comes alive next to pasta, grilled meat, or tomato sauce.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDon't assume every Chianti tastes the same.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A basic Chianti, a Chianti Classico, and a Chianti Classico Riserva are three different tiers of seriousness from the same grape and the same general area.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCheck the aging requirement on the label.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Riserva designations, for both Chianti Classico and Brunello, mean real minimum aging times, not just a marketing word.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDon't confuse a producer's Chianti Classico with their more famous Super Tuscan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Antinori makes both the Tenuta Tignanello Chianti Classico Riserva and the separate, pricier Tignanello Super Tuscan. They're not the same wine and shouldn't be judged by the same expectations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eServing Sangiovese: Temperature and Glass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoth Chianti Classico Riserva and Brunello show best a few degrees below standard room temperature, generally 60-65°F, which keeps the acidity bright rather than letting alcohol dominate the nose. A wide-bowled glass, similar to what works for Nebbiolo or\u003c\/span\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mrdwine.com\/collections\/pinot-noir\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePinot Noir\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, gives Sangiovese's aromatics, cherry, dried herb, a touch of earth, room to develop rather than staying compressed in a narrow glass. A young Brunello in particular benefits from real time in a decanter, 30 minutes to an hour, since its firmer tannin needs air to soften into the wine's more refined side. Chianti Classico Riserva rarely needs that same treatment, though a few minutes of air never hurts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat You're Paying for: Chianti Classico Riserva vs. Brunello\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe price gap between these two wines reflects real differences in aging requirements and land, not just reputation. Chianti Classico Riserva's 24-month minimum aging keeps costs more contained, and the Chianti Classico zone itself, while historic, covers a much larger area than Montalcino. Brunello's five-year minimum aging alone ties up a producer's inventory and cash for years longer before a single bottle can be sold, and Montalcino's smaller, more isolated production zone commands a premium that's been building since Biondi-Santi's original wines put the region on the map in the 19th century. Neither price reflects marketing alone: both are tied to real costs built into how long the wine has to wait before it's allowed to leave the cellar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChianti Classico Riserva vs. Brunello: Tonight vs. for Later\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor a pasta dinner with a tomato-based sauce tonight, I'd choose the Tenuta Tignanello Chianti Classico Riserva. The bright acidity of the Sangiovese complements the acidity in the tomatoes instead of fighting it. If I were buying a bottle with the intention of laying it down, I'd choose Biondi-Santi Il Greppo Brunello di Montalcino. That's a wine built for patience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne reminds you why the grape is one of the world's great food wines. The other reminds you why it's also capable of producing some of Italy's most collectible and age-worthy bottles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFood Pairing Across the Two Styles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChianti Classico Riserva's acidity makes it a natural partner for tomato-based pastas and sauces, grilled meats, and aged cheeses like Parmigiano-Reggiano or Pecorino Toscano, dishes where a softer, less acidic red would fall flat next to the food's own acidity or fat. Brunello, with its firmer tannin and more concentrated fruit, wants richer, slower-cooked dishes: braised beef, wild boar ragù, or a well-aged steak, food substantial enough to meet the wine's structure rather than get overwhelmed by it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSangiovese Beyond Chianti and Montalcino\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChianti Classico and Brunello are Sangiovese's two most famous addresses, but the grape is planted across a huge share of central Italy under different names and rules. Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, from a different Montepulciano than the grape of the same name grown in Abruzzo, is a DOCG built on at least 70% Sangiovese, generally landing in style somewhere between a Chianti Classico and a Brunello.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mrdwine.com\/collections\/rosso-di-montalcino\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRosso di Montalcino\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, sometimes called \"baby Brunello,\" comes from the same zone and often the same producers as Brunello, but requires only one year of aging, making it a faster, more affordable way to taste a Montalcino producer's house style. Sangiovese also shows up as a supporting player in Tuscany's Super Tuscans, wines like Tignanello itself, where it's blended with international varieties like Cabernet Sauvignon or\u003c\/span\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mrdwine.com\/collections\/merlot\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMerlot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e outside the traditional DOC and DOCG rules, a completely different approach from the single-varietal focus of Chianti Classico or Brunello.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSangiovese also travels well beyond Tuscany's borders, appearing under regional names across Emilia-Romagna, Umbria, and even Corsica, where it's known as Nielluccio and produces some of the island's most distinctive reds. None of those wines carry the reputation of Chianti Classico or Brunello, but they're worth knowing about for the same reason our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mrdwine.com\/collections\/red-wine\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRed Wine guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e's six-wine map matters generally: recognizing a grape's fingerprint, bright acidity, savory red fruit, moderate tannin, under an unfamiliar regional name is often the fastest way to find real quality in a bottle nobody else at the table has heard of.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Buy Sangiovese from MR.D Wine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe path from the Tenuta Tignanello Chianti Classico Riserva to Biondi-Santi Il Greppo Brunello is really the path through what Sangiovese can do: from an energetic, food-friendly everyday wine to one of Italy's most serious and collectible reds. Neither one is recommended here because of a famous name. Both earn the recommendation in the glass. My hope with a pairing like this is that a customer leaves not just with a bottle, but with a clearer sense of a grape they'll recognize the next time it shows up somewhere unexpected, whether that's a simple Rosso di Montalcino on a menu or a Vino Nobile they've never heard of at a wine shop. That's the real value of understanding a grape instead of memorizing a label: it travels with you long after this particular bottle is finished, into every future wine list that happens to mention Sangiovese under a name you don't immediately recognize.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrequently Asked Questions about Sangiovese\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs Chianti a grape or a place?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA place. Chianti is the region; Sangiovese is the grape grown there, and it's the backbone of nearly every Chianti wine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy does Chianti taste so acidic compared to other reds?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSangiovese is naturally high in acidity, which is exactly what makes it such a reliable food wine. That brightness can feel sharp on its own but comes alive next to tomato-based dishes, grilled meats, and aged cheeses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs the Tenuta Tignanello Chianti Classico Riserva the same as Tignanello?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo. Tignanello is Antinori's famous Super Tuscan, a bigger, richer blend built around Cabernet Sauvignon alongside Sangiovese. The Tenuta Tignanello Chianti Classico Riserva is a separate, different wine: a Chianti Classico DOCG built for freshness, balance, and food, not power.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat's the difference between Chianti Classico and Chianti Classico Riserva?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRiserva requires longer aging before release, a minimum of 24 months with at least three in bottle, which generally gives it more structure and complexity than a standard Chianti Classico.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat makes Brunello di Montalcino different from Chianti?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrunello is 100% Sangiovese from the Montalcino zone, roughly 40 miles south of Chianti, and requires a minimum of five years of aging before release, more than double Chianti Classico Riserva's requirement. It's built for long aging rather than everyday drinking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy is Biondi-Santi significant in the history of Brunello?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe estate's Il Greppo property is widely credited as the birthplace of Brunello di Montalcino as a distinct, single-varietal wine, dating back to the late 19th century.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat should I pair with Chianti Classico Riserva?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTomato-based pasta, grilled meats, and aged cheeses like Parmigiano-Reggiano or Pecorino Toscano.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat should I pair with Brunello di Montalcino?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRicher, slower-cooked dishes: braised beef, wild boar ragù, or a well-aged steak.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat does \"Rosso di Montalcino\" mean, and is it the same as Brunello?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's related but distinct. Rosso di Montalcino comes from the same zone, often the same producers, as Brunello di Montalcino, but requires only one year of aging instead of five, making it a faster, more affordable way to taste a producer's style.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat's the difference between Sangiovese and Sangiovese Grosso?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSangiovese Grosso is the specific clone historically associated with Brunello di Montalcino, generally producing larger berries and, in the hands of a careful producer, more structured wine. It's still the same grape variety, just a particular strain of it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy does Brunello cost so much more than Chianti Classico?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMostly aging requirements and land. Brunello requires a minimum of five years of aging before release, more than double Chianti Classico Riserva's requirement, which ties up a producer's inventory far longer, and Montalcino's production zone is smaller and more exclusive than the broader Chianti Classico area. Both prices ultimately trace back to how long the wine has to wait in the cellar before it's legally allowed to reach a shelf.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"tenuta-di-capraia-chianti-classico-riserva-docg-tuscany-italy-2013","title":"Tenuta di Capraia Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG, Tuscany, Italy 2019","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSmooth and round, this red is as much about texture and balance as it is cherry, strawberry and floral aromas and flavors. Shows a terrific, well-integrated structure that lends intensity and fine grip on the long, mineral-tinged finish. Best from 2025 through 2040.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e95 Pts Wine Spectator\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Touton","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":16398874771546,"sku":"82104-19","price":26.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0427\/5837\/files\/TenutadiCapraiaChiantiClassicoRiservaDOCG_Tuscany_Italy.png?v=1744821300"},{"product_id":"felsina-berardenga-rancia-chianti-classico-riserva-docg-italy-2017","title":"2019 | Felsina Berardenga Rancia | Chianti Classico Riserva","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"pipProfessionalReviews_list\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipProfessionalReviews_review\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipSecContent_copy\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1648\" data-start=\"1319\"\u003eThe 2019 vintage opens with ripe red fruit, tobacco leaf, dried herbs and fine spice, offering both depth and energy. On the palate, it is concentrated yet fresh, with vivid acidity and finely woven tannins. Balance, verticality, and tension define this wine — a benchmark Riserva with remarkable aging potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Breakthru","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":34621332684952,"sku":"9224319","price":56.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0427\/5837\/files\/2019_Felsina_Berardenga_Rancia.png?v=1759928623"},{"product_id":"la-fiorita-brunello-di-montalcino-docg-tuscany-italy-2013","title":"La Fiorita Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, Tuscany, Italy 2019","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e#19 Wine Spectator top 100 Wines 2024\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFrom 7 hectares in the area of Bellavista farm, Castelnuovo dell’Abate, southeast quadrant. Very fresh nose, with notes of watermelon, nutmeg and lemongrass, with a mentholated finish. Saline-taut on the mouth, closes with a return of wild mint and citrus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e96 Pts Luca Gardini\u003cbr role=\"presentation\" data-uw-rm-sr=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr role=\"presentation\" data-uw-rm-sr=\"\"\u003eStrawberry, raspberry and cherry aromas and flavors are beautifully displayed in this charming version, with loam, tobacco and herbs adding detail while the aftertaste goes on and on. Shows balance and formidable length. Best from 2026 through 2042.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e95 Pts Bruce Sanderson, \u003ci\u003eWine Spectator\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr role=\"presentation\" data-uw-rm-sr=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr role=\"presentation\" data-uw-rm-sr=\"\"\u003eMedium red. Ripe, fleshy aromas of red cherry, minerals, dried flowers and blood orange; an essence of Sangiovese. Savory, plush and seamless on entry, with pungent red cherry showing an almost liqueur-like sweetness but without any impression of heaviness. Features a rising whiplash of fruit on the long close, which features sweet tannins, firm acidity and a strong savory nuance. Made in a ripe, warm-weather style, this edge-free Brunello nevertheless stains the palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e94 Pts Ian D'Agata, \u003ci\u003eTerroir Sense\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"D\u0026E (SGWS)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37442109145240,"sku":"615412","price":64.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0427\/5837\/files\/LaFioritaBrunellodiMontalcinoDOCG2016.png?v=1706917665"},{"product_id":"la-fiorita-brunello-di-montalcino-riserva-docg-tuscany-italy-2013","title":"La Fiorita Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG, Tuscany, Italy 2015","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis rich red is energetic and balanced, saturated with black cherry, plum and mineral flavors. Accents of wild rosemary and sage chime in as this remains fresh and long on the iron and underbrush aftertaste.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e97 Pts Wine Spectator\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"D\u0026E (SGWS)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37442424537240,"sku":"988355","price":114.94,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0427\/5837\/files\/LaFioritaBrunellodiMontalcinoRiservaDOCG2015.png?v=1707642597"},{"product_id":"padelletti-rosso-di-montalcino-tuscany-italy-2017","title":"Padelletti Rosso di Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfumes of red blood orange, gooseberry and wild strawberry. Gorse flowers, red roses and spices such as cumin and camphor in the background. Medium to full bodied on the palate, rounded tannins and a long, persistent finale. Drink now or hold.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWines Critic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"highlighter--hover-tools\" style=\"display: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"highlighter--hover-tools--container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"highlighter--icon highlighter--icon-copy\" title=\"Copy\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"highlighter--icon highlighter--icon-change-color\" title=\"Change Color\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"highlighter--icon highlighter--icon-delete\" title=\"Delete\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"FWC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":38126810398872,"sku":"FWC422","price":35.57,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0427\/5837\/files\/PadellettiRossodiMontalcino_Tuscany_Italy2020.png?v=1715870573"},{"product_id":"maria-caterina-cantina-dei-madonna-della-querce-vino-nobile-di-montepulciano-docg-italy-2017","title":"2017 | Cantine Dei Madonna della Querce | Vino Nobile di Montepulciano","description":"\u003cp class=\"description\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is full-bodied and well balanced with good red-cherry fruit and a decent dose of riserva-style oak. Nicely structured, but the fruit a lacks a little of the vibrancy that would create better balance. It’s a little oaky and dry at the end.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"description\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e92 Pts James Suckling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row info-wrapper bg-gated\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"highlighter--hover-tools\" style=\"display: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"highlighter--hover-tools--container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"highlighter--icon highlighter--icon-copy\" title=\"Copy\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"highlighter--icon highlighter--icon-change-color\" title=\"Change Color\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"highlighter--icon highlighter--icon-delete\" title=\"Delete\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"highlighter--hover-tools\" style=\"display: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"highlighter--hover-tools--container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"highlighter--icon highlighter--icon-copy\" title=\"Copy\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"highlighter--icon highlighter--icon-change-color\" title=\"Change Color\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"highlighter--icon highlighter--icon-delete\" title=\"Delete\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Terroir","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39698341626008,"sku":"995","price":91.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0427\/5837\/files\/MariaCaterinaDei_MadonnadellaQuerce_VinoNobilediMontepulcianoDOCG_Italy2017.png?v=1710952562"},{"product_id":"donatella-cinelli-colombini-casato-prime-donne-riserva-brunello-di-montalcino-docg-italy-2016","title":"Donatella Cinelli Colombini Casato Prime Donne Riserva, Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, Italy 2016","description":"\u003cp class=\"description\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Donatella Cinelli Colombini 2016 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva is silky and fine, but the wine also shows that special power and intensity that is so specific to this classic growing season. The wine's tannins, freshness and fruit flavors reach a point of harmony, and no one element overshadows the other. There is some crunch or tension on the close that underlines the quality of Sangiovese fruit harvested this year.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"description\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e95 Pts Robert Parker's Wine Advocate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row info-wrapper bg-gated\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Progress","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40328198783128,"sku":"18446 : 016165.16","price":149.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0427\/5837\/files\/DonatellaCinelliColombiniCasatoPrimeDonneRiserva2018.png?v=1742988071"},{"product_id":"tenuta-fanti-rosso-di-montalcino-tuscany-italy-2020","title":"Tenuta Fanti Rosso di Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy 2020","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"data item content\" id=\"description\" data-role=\"content\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-label-description\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-hidden=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product attribute description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"value\"\u003eRipe, wild cherry fruit aromas and flavors with leather and spice. 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