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About Sangiovese Red Wine

About Sangiovese Red Wine
Sangiovese is Italy's most widely planted grape, found in several regions including Umbria, Abruzzo and Marche, but its spiritual home is Tuscany. Several famous wines made from Sangiovese are produced in Tuscany, including Chianti, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano and Brunello di Montalcino.

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Ama Bene NV Sangiovese
94 points
$11
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Ama Bene
NV Sangiovese
A straight forward and no frills solid example of Sangiovese; serve this by the glass and you will have many happy customers.
94 points $11 Best Buy
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Kirkland Signature 2019 Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
93 points
$19
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Kirkland Signature
2019 Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
A delicious classic that is drinking well now but has the structure to be laid in a cellar for a few years; pair with a braised boar ragu.
93 points $19 Best Buy
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Kirkland Signature 2020 Toscana IGP
91 points
$13
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Kirkland Signature
2020 Toscana IGP
A lovely wine for any occasion that beautifully displays the heart of Sangiovese.
91 points $13 Best Buy
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Kirkland Signature 2018 Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
91 points
$19
Kirkland Signature
2018 Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
Savory and robust Brunello that would pair with a heavy meat course and take you through to dessert of blue cheese and candied nuts.
91 points $19
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Kirkland Signature 2021 Toscana IGT
90 points
$14
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Kirkland Signature
2021 Toscana IGT
A great food wine that still shows off some Sangiovese but adds considerable weight and crowd appeal with the Bordeaux varietals mixed in.
90 points $14 Best Buy
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Villa Puccini 2019 Red Blend Toscana IGT
90 points
$15
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Villa Puccini
2019 Red Blend Toscana IGT
A charming entry level Super Tuscan where the Sangiovese shines but the Merlot adds a welcome touch of heft and defined fruits.
90 points $15 Best Buy
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Carbonaia 2021 Toscana Rosso IGT
89 points
$45
Carbonaia
2021 Toscana Rosso IGT
A lovely Super Tuscan for the consumer looking for vibrant Merlot characteristics balanced with sweet oak and a touch of savory herbs.
89 points $45
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South Slope Wines 2018 Morse Vineyard Sangiovese
87 points
$42
South Slope Wines
2018 Morse Vineyard Sangiovese
A new world example of an old world wine; dark and concentrated and meant to be paired with red meat.
87 points $42
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