Any of several red wines made from these grapes.
Used in a Sentence
sangiovese
Definitions, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for sangiovese.
Editorial note
Look for things that are 100% Nebbiolo, Sangiovese or 'Super Tuscans' which are basically the same blend as Bordeaux (but usually better at the same price).
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Quick take
Any of several red wines made from these grapes.
Meaning at a glance
The clearest senses and uses of sangiovese gathered in one view.
Either of two grape varieties grown in Tuscany and Romagna.
Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for sangiovese.
noun
Any of several red wines made from these grapes.
noun
Either of two grape varieties grown in Tuscany and Romagna.
Example sentences
Look for things that are 100% Nebbiolo, Sangiovese or 'Super Tuscans' which are basically the same blend as Bordeaux (but usually better at the same price).
This includes 2 Pinot Noirs in France, 1 Tinta Barroca used to make Port in Portugal, 1 Sangiovese from Italy, 1 Monastrell from Spain, and 4 Nerello Mascalese from Sicily.
Sangiovese is full-bodied, high-tannin, acidic, ages well.
Sancerre is 100% Sauvignon Blanc, red Bordeaux some blend of six permitted grapes, Cab and Merlot being the primary ones (subregions have laws regarding which subset is allowed), Chablis is 100% Chardonnay, Beaujolais is 100% Gamay, Chianti is at least 70% Sangiovese.
Proper noun examples
Sangiovese is full-bodied, high-tannin, acidic, ages well.
Sancerre is 100% Sauvignon Blanc, red Bordeaux some blend of six permitted grapes, Cab and Merlot being the primary ones (subregions have laws regarding which subset is allowed), Chablis is 100% Chardonnay, Beaujolais is 100% Gamay, Chianti is at least 70% Sangiovese.
Frequently asked questions
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How do you use sangiovese in a sentence?
Look for things that are 100% Nebbiolo, Sangiovese or 'Super Tuscans' which are basically the same blend as Bordeaux (but usually better at the same price).
What does sangiovese mean?
Any of several red wines made from these grapes.
What part of speech is sangiovese?
sangiovese is commonly used as noun.