Sangiovese

Sangiovese is a red wine grape variety originating in Italy. It is most famous as the main component of the Chianti blend in Tuscany, but winemakers outside Italy are starting to experiment with it. Young sangiovese has fresh fruity flavours of strawberry and a little spiciness, but it readily takes on oaky, even tarry, flavours when aged in barrels.

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Food Pairing: Pairs well with pizza, steak, lamb and game meats, spicy cappelini puttanesca or any tomato based pastas.

59 California Sangiovese

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Guglielmo Winery

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2005 Private Reserve Sangiovese
Santa Clara Valley

The Guglielmo family proudly offers this Cal-Italia wine in celebration of the rich Old World winemaking tradition. The Sangiovese is the predominate grape variety used to produce the Italian Chianti Classicos. After a bit of aeration, the 2005 vintage opens with an earthy, dark fruit character set within a background of incense-like spices. On the palate the dark fruit characters develop and evolve - complementing an array of anise, allspice, cola and cedar.

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Produced from two distinct vineyards located within the western foothills of Santa Clara Valley, the 2005 Private Reserve Santa Clara Valley Sangiovese exhibits an alluring fruit-forward style. For additional complexity and to soften the acidity we blended in 15% 2005 Santa Clara Valley Merlot. The production of the 2005 vintage yielded approximately 660 cases.

Varietal Composition: 85% Sangiovese/15% Merlot Alcohol: 12.6%

^$15.00

660 cases produced

Showket Vineyards

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2005 Sangiovese
Oakville

The 2005 Showket Sangiovese provides the consumer with the opportunity to taste the marriage of site and varietal. The wine aromatics instantly showcase the varietal¹s berry and earthy qualities while the wines rich textures and long cherry finish speaks to its eastern Oakville roots. On the palate, the wine is rich and expansive, but has Sangiovese¹s traditional crisp acidity, which makes it perfect to pair with pastas and meats.

^$35.00

720 cases produced

Showket Vineyards

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2005 Asante sana
Oakville

The 2005 Asante sana`s initial scents of plum and balsa, pull you in, but it`s the deep black cherry and hints of vanilla that keep your focus. On the palate it fans out and the wine`s cabernet sauvignon component blooms in the form of a rich mid-palate and lingering finish. Its Italian heritage shows itself as its lively texture emerges. True to its Sangiovese core, it complements salmon, pasta or pizza perfectly. In our opinion the 2005 Asante sana is a perfect combination of old and new world.

^$50.00

Favero Vineyards

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2003 Estate Sangiovese
Sonoma Valley

The process to make this 2003 Estate Sangiovese started at harvest with the selection of very ripe fruit. These flavors are still very pronounced in the bottle. In addition, aromas of rose petals, coffee, cedar and dark chocolate are combined with this big, luscious fruit, spice, and balanced oak. Food pairings range from Charcuterie and mature cheese plates, gourmet pizzas, beef, seasoned pork, and zest sauces. This is not a light wine by any means; 3-5 years of aging is recommended. All grapes were estate grown and no commercial pesticides used during growing season.

^$28.00

100 cases produced

VJB Vineyards & Cellars

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2005 Sonoma Valley Sangiovese
Sonoma Valley

This is our second vintage of this easy drinking Italian varietal. Our inaugural release was sold out in 3 months! Italian immigrants from Tuscany introduced the Sangiovese grape to California in the late 1800’s. Sanguis Jovis, the Latin origin for the varietal name, literally means ‘blood of Jove’ and Sangiovese is the primary grape in Italian Chianti. The flavor profile of Sangiovese is fruity, with moderate to high natural acidity and a light to medium body with strawberry, blueberry, violet and clove characteristics. Sangiovese is also the primary grape in Super Tuscan wines produced in Italy and here in the U.S.

175 cases produced

Mount Palomar Winery	Rate this wine
2005 Castelletto Sangiovese Estate Vineyards We were the first to introduce Sangiovese to the Temecula Valley in 1989. We have developed a complex, full flavored wine, true to its Italian origins. Its spicy, dried fruit and berry flavors match well with steak with mushroom sauce, Italian cured meats, and grilled salmon.	^$24.00

Amphora Wines

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2005 Sangiovese
Dry Creek Valley

The hillsides surrounding the fertile Dry Creek Valley, so much like the Chianti region of Italy, produce the finest Sangiovese. This impressive light ruby-red wine offers rich aromas of raspberry and spice. Mouth-filling flavors of strawberry jam and white pepper highlight this lovely wine. Great acidity and a lingering finish make this an excellent choice for a variety of foods.

^$28.00

Lago Di Merlo Vineyards & Winery	Rate this wine
2001 Sangiovese Wonderfully balanced red. Nice acid component dissolves away to bing cherry flavors. Great wine paired with "sugo a pomadori" (red tomato sauce) dishes.	^$19.00

Unti Vineyards & Winery

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2004 Sangiovese
Dry Creek Valley

If you have to compare this wine to anything, it would be a modern-style (fruit forward) Brunello di Montalcino. Its deep color, complex cherry/chocolate and earth aromas are followed by a big full-bodied wine. The wine shows a lush, round quality reflecting the ripe vintage. Try to keep from drinking it too soon. It should be fun watching this wine age gracefully over the next 3 to 5 years

549 cases produced

Coturri Winery	Rate this wine
2004 Sangiovese Freiberg Vineyards Sangiovese is the grape of Tuscany, the ancestral birthplace of the Coturri Family. Sangiovese is a dark, very complex, earthy wine with overtones of ripe strawberries and new leather in the aroma, an almost sweet mid-palate and fine textured tannins in the finish.	^$30.00

Consentino Winery	Rate this wine
2005 Sangiovese California Blended in the style of the "Super Tuscan" wines it starts with 92% Sangiovese which is complemented by equal parts (2%) of Petite Sirah, Early Burgundy, Merlot and Alicante. Spicy, exotic red and black fruit with hints of clove in the nose. A round, rich and balanced wine that evolves into an intense mixed berry sensation with ripe tannins in the center.	^$18.00

Seghesio Vineyards	Rate this wine
2005 Sangiovese Alexander Valley Although Sangiovese typically grows vigorously, the low yielding, shallow soils of our Home Ranch, combined with our small-berried clones, produce wines of intense varietal character.	^$26.00

Winery By The Creek	Rate this wine
2005 Sangiovese El Dorado	^$17.00

Winery By The Creek	Rate this wine
2005 Reserve Sangiovese El Dorado This limited quantity wine was inspired by the Super Tuscans of Italy. 80% Sangiovese blended with Merlot (both the traditional Super Tuscan varietals) will please any wine lover looking for an expressive wine.	^$24.00

Illuminare Estate Winery	2 reviews
2000 Sierra Foothills Sangiovese Amador County This super-tuscan style of Sangiovese has 10% of Cabernet Sauvignon blended to it to produce a rich, earthy wine with a lot of fruit. This is a Brunello (di montalcino) clone, aged in oak for over 2 years.	^$16.00

Fenton Herriott Vineyards	Rate this wine
2005 Sangiovese El Dorado A sensual wine complete with flavors of black cherry, toasty vanilla, boysenberry, dark chocolate with a touch of spiciness.	^$19.00

Fenton Herriott Vineyards	Rate this wine
2005 Sangiovese Fair Play A soft, inviting, light Italian red varietal. Very rich with flavors of red cherry, red apple, strawberry, raspberry and vanilla.	^$17.00

Gallo Sonoma

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1999 Gallo of Sonoma Sangiovese
Alexander Valley

Our 1999 vintage Sangiovese was crafted to capture the Italian heritage of the Sangiovese grape. A wine with ample body and an abundance of fruit character, this wine was barrel-aged primarily in French oak barrels to enhance the dried cherry aromas and rustic tannins that are soft and uncomplicated. This wine is an ideal complement to beef, veal, or pastas with tomato sauce.

Brutocao Cellars	Rate this wine
2006 Sangiovese Rose, Feliz Vineyard Mendocino Our Sangiovese Rose was envisioned as the perfect companion for a warm Mendocino summer afternoon, picnic fare and close friends. Rose petal aromatics and bright strawberry flavors highlight this dry Rose offering meant to be served well chilled.	^$14.00

Bray Vineyards	Rate this wine
2004 Sangiovese Shenandoah Valley This varietal, from which the Chianti wines of Italy derive their character, grows remarkably well in the Shenandoah Valley in the heart of California's Gold Country. With climate and soil similar to that of Tuscany, this medium bodied wine is ripe with flavor produced by the characteristics of the vineyard.	^$15.00

Laguna Canyon Winery

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2005 Sangiovese
Sonoma Valley

2007 AWARD WINNER ORANGE COUNTY FAIR - The grape is originally from Italy where it produces the great Brunello and Chianti. In North America it delivers a fruity wine that matures early. Aged in American oak, this wine shows aromas of berry and plum, with delicious nutty undertones. The finish is medium but dry. Best enjoyed with spicy food, it pairs well with meat and chicken. It is the perfect combination with a roasted rack of lamb.

^$32.00

Viano Vineyards	Rate this wine
2003 Sangiovese	^$18.00

Benessere Vineyards

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2005 Sangiovese
St. Helena

Benessere Sangiovese is a most versatile wine to pair with foods. It has the elegance and finesse to pair with delicate dishes and the structure to serve with more intensely flavored and spicy foods as well. Plum and blackberry fruit intermingle with a traditional and unmistakable violet and spice. This wine will age well for ten-plus years and develop more complexity and character with age. Enjoy our Sangiovese with friends and family on all occasions, both simple and extravagant!

^$35.00

Sort This Out Cellars	Rate this wine
2006 Suited Sangiovese California 2006 Suited Sangiovese bursts with ripe strawberry and blueberry flavors with smooth tannins. Perfectly paired with your favorite pasta, pizza or grilled meats. Pop a bottle and splash the pot, you're straight "SUITED"!	^$18.00

Orchid Hill Vineyard

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2005 Sangiovese
Paso Robles

Complex and captivating, Orchid Hill Sangiovese expresses ripe flavors of red plum and dried cherry, with a backdrop of sweet, toasty oak. Structured for aging, this wine's dense tannins and intense fruitiness will develop gracefully in bottle for several years, and will reward additional cellaring. Intense and powerful, this wine shows ideally at the table with roast venison tenderloin, black peppercorn grilled sirloin steak or herb-rubbed rack of lamb.

^$24.00

Bella Piazza Winery	Rate this wine
2003 Sangiovese/Chianti Sierra Foothills Medium ruby colored, filled with cranberry and black cherry fruit. Well balanced, medium tannins. Aged in both American and French Oak barrels. This Sangiovese was grown by our friends at the "Fox Creek" Vineyards.	^$26.00

Long Meadow Ranch Winery

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2004 LMR Sangiovese "Peter's Vineyard"
Rutherford

This wine has a youthful, brilliant ruby color in the glass and is a riper version of LMR's Sangiovese. But, it still has plenty of vibrancy and varietal acidity. The red fruits of cherry plums and black cherry are complemented by sweet spiciness, minerals, dried orange peel, leather and cocoa powder. The broad, full entry becomes characteristically more focused on the mid palate. The finish delivers a mouthwatering burst of red fruit and dried orange peel, which invites another sip.- Ashley Heisey

^$29.00

Sausal Winery

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2006 Sausal Sangiovese
Alexander Valley

Sangiovese is a Tuscan varietal often associated with Chianti. Our Sangiovese is 100% estate grown on the Sausal Ranch in Alexander Valley. This wine is bright and tart with red fruit, but also has a wonderful spice that is characteristic of Alexander Valley. Our Sangiovese pairs wonderfully with pastas, pizza and grilled meats, as well as fruit and cheeses. A typical Sangiovese, it drinks fruity and bright now, but if you choose to cellar this wine it will get spicier and earthier over the next six years.

^$20.00

Cougar Vineyards	Rate this wine
2005 Estate Sangiovese South Coast Our 2004 Sangiovese is estate grown, produced and bottled in Fallbrook California from our backyard and award winning vineyard. This medium-bodied wine has aromas of fresh raspberries with a hint of vanilla and smoke from aging in American and Hungarian Oak cooperage for 14 months. Enjoy with roasts and red-sauced pasta dishes. 110 cases produced.	^$16.95 110 cases produced

Valley of the Moon Winery	Rate this wine
2007 Rosato di Sangiovese Sonoma County Bright and fresh aromas of strawberries and blood oranges lead to vibrant flavors of pomegranate, raspberries and red cherries. These flavors are balanced with crisp acidity leading to a long and satisfying finish.	^$15.00

Callaway Winery	Rate this wine
2003 Winemaker's Reserve Sangiovese Callaway Vineyard & Winery Bright aromatic cherries, juicy plums, bittersweet chocolate and sweet spice give depth to this medium-light bodied wine. Round and smooth with crisp acidity. Silky texture and light tannin structure.	^$38.00

Pedroncelli Winery	Rate this wine
2005 Sangiovese Dry Creek Valley A richly flavored red wine replete with fruit and spice. Aged in seasoned oak barrels, the rough edges have been smoothed out with a year in American oak. Match with pastas in red sauce or pizza.	^$14.00

Atascadero Creek Winery	Rate this wine
2005 Sangiovese Romo Vineyards Made from the vineyards surrounding Chris Romo's bed and breakfast in Alexander Valley, this Sangiovese has soft fruit flavors. Hints of cherries and strawberries linger, and at 13.8% alcohol, it’s a great food wine.	^$19.50

Crane Canyon Cellars	1 reviews
2000 Mourvèdre Noble Vineyard, Knights Valley The bouquet leaps from the glass with blueberry, raspberry, and black cherry, accented by leather, chocolate, and pipe tobacco.	^$18.00

Crane Canyon Cellars	1 reviews
2000 Sangiovese Somers Vineyard, Dry Creek Valley Sangiovese has come a long way from red-checkered tablecloths and woven reed baskets on squat bottles. Pass the pasta!	^$16.00

Deerfield Ranch Winery	Rate this wine
2001 Sangiovese Roumiguiere Vineyard, Lake County The nose is full of strawberries, cherries and flowers. The taste offers forward fruit with soft tannins and a gentle finish. The taste keeps growing more complex and interesting as it lingers in the mouth. It's a delight by itself and really shines with Mediterranean-style food.	^$25.00

Cacciatore Fine Wines	Rate this wine
2004 Sangiovese San Joaquin Valley-Pixley CA Medium-full bodied Sangiovese. According to the Italian style, our Sangiovese has a ripe and spicy nose with notes of red fruits. Long finish well balanced tannins. 12.5% Alcohol.	^$66.00

Altamura Winery & Vineyards

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2004 Sangiovese
Napa Valley

Immediately evident in this wine is the rich ruby color, followed by the aromas of dried violets, dusty cocoa, and vanillin. Concentrated flavors of ripe dark fruit such as berry and plum are revealed and brightened by lively acidity and a hint of cinnamon all toned by long smooth tannins. The appealingly distinctive Wooden Valley ranch terroir connects Altamura’s wines creating focus and perspective.

^$45.00

Domenico Wines	Rate this wine
2004 Sangiovese Amador County Medium-bodied, ripe fruit with tones of berries, cherries, honey and mild tannins. Pairs well with red sauce pastas dishes, red meats, fowl or vegetables that are roasted or grilled with olive oil. A classic grape of Tuscany’s Chianti.

Gerber Vineyards

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2004 Laraine Sangiovese

A number of years ago, Gerber Vineyards began shifting the emphasis of growing Chardonnay to growing red varietals. After comparing our growing season conditions to other parts of the world, we surmised that although we have cool nights due to our elevation, our warm and sometimes hot summer days may best lend themselves to varietals which are planted in the Mediterranean regions of Europe.

The 2004 Laraine Sangiovese is blended with small quantities of Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon to increase its color, density and structure. It is a lively wine which will accompany grilled meats and fish. I suggest you chill the wine slightly and enjoy it while cooking.

Ortman Family Vineyards	Rate this wine
2005 Sangiovese Paso Robles Our 2005 Sangiovese is inspired by Matt Ortman's winemaking travels in Italy and comes from Algunas Dias Vineyard in rugged Ranchita Canyon northeast of Paso Robles. It offers an enchanting bouquet of cherry and raspberry with nuances of vanilla and thyme. The palate unfolds with bright flavors of bing cherry, raspberry and plum, finishing with lively acidity.	^$20.00

Foxen Vineyard	Rate this wine
2004 Sangiovese Volpino Santa Ynez Valley "This wine drinks deliciously with anything from burgers to pasta to pizza. It displays aromas of rose petals, earth and raspberry liqueur-with sweet cherry flavors and texture of well worn leather." - Bill Wathen	^$26.00

Flora Springs Wine Co

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2005 Rosato

We decided to make a dry Rose for the first time from our 2005 harvest. We immediately pressed the juice off a small lot of Sangiovese grapes as they came into the winery during crush and used a few barrels of the red Sangiovese to give it a beautiful rose/salmon tint before bottling. This wine is refreshing and full of fruit –strawberries on the nose with delicious flavors of strawberries and cranberries on the palate and finish. With little residual sugar, this dry wine is perfect for sipping at those backyard barbeques this spring and summer, pairing delightfully with almost anything you can cook up on the grill.

^$10.00

Flora Springs Wine Co

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2005 Sangiovese
Pope Valley

Our Sangiovese comes from our Cypress Ranch vineyard in Pope Valley. Sangiovese, as a varietal, is a vigorous vine and will tend to set more fruit than it can ripen properly, so the vines get thinned throughout the growing season in order to concentrate the flavors in the remaining fruit. The vineyard is on a sloping hillside with ample sunshine, regional traits that the Italians look for when planting Sangiovese.

^$18.00

Chatom Vineyards	Rate this wine
2004 Gitano ~ Sangiovese Calaveras County Aromas of black cherry, vanilla, cranberry and a hint of tobacco lead to a rich mouth of peppery black cherry and plums. Finished by a welcoming blend of black pepper and berries. Great with Italian food! Won a "SILVER" at the California State Fair 100% Sangiovese	^$14.00

Ledson Winery & Vineyards

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2004 Knights Valley Sangiovese Reserve
Knights Valley

Whether you are sitting on your back porch relaxing as the sun is falling behind the hills or you are gathered around a table for a family dinner, Sangiovese is a wine to complement many occasions. With eucalyptus, strawberries, mocha & brown sugar tantalizing the nose and raspberries encompassed by oak, maple & leather flavors on the palate, our Knights Valley Sangiovese Reserve reveals several layers for reflection. A reserve wine has different meanings for everyone. Whether it be one or a combination of the longer aging in the barrel, low yielding vineyard blocks for more concentrated fruit or a low case production, Reserve Wines represent the best we have to offer.

^$48.00

White Cottage Ranch Winery

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2003 Sangiovese

Our Sangiovese is not like other California Sangioveses ours is a Super Tuscan with an attitude! We mean fruit. Produced from an Antinori Grosso clone, this is one big, beautiful wine. The combination of the quality characteristics from the rocky Howell Mountain soil it comes from and patience during ripening and you get a thoroughly spectacular wine. The color is deep purple. The mouth is silky and slightly exotic with mild pomegranate flavors. The finish literally makes your mouth water. It drinks well now, and should still shine in 8-10 years.

^$40.00

Pietra Santa Winery

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2003 Sangiovese
Cienega Valley

This estate grown wine offers rich berry and spice flavors and soft, earthy undertones with lots of depth and complexity. Although barrel aged for almost two years, the oak doesn’t dominate, making it a versatile wine with virtually all types of food. This wine showcases Alessio’s talent with the Sangiovese grape gained from making Chianti in his native Tuscany. A rich and structured wine with quite a following.

^$18.00

Zucca Mountain Vineyards

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2005 Sangiovese Rosato

Our Sangiovese Rosato comes from a long line of award winning rosés. This vintage scored 91 points in the California State Fair and was awarded Best of Class of the Sierra Foothills appellation. This wine contains the predominant grape found in the Chianti wine of Italy, but ours is light pink with crisp citrus and strawberry aromas and flavors. It is a dry, well-balanced wine that should be served slightly chilled. It is wonderful for sipping when you want a light, fruity patio or picnic wine. It also goes well with lighter dishes such as shell fish, chicken and turkey. This is a great holiday wine when you are trying to please a variety of different palates. It is definitely a people pleaser. For a surprise, also try it with spicy food.

^$15.00

Viansa Winery

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2003 Piccolo Sangiovese

"Piccolo" is the lightest of our Sangioveses, a drinkable, food-friendly wine that's at home at any meal featuring typical Italian fare.

Viansa’s 2003 “Piccolo” Sangiovese has a bouquet of Toasty Oak with scents of ripe cherry, blueberry, vanilla, oak and juniper. This medium bodied wine’s ruby red color eases to a magenta hue at its edges. A mouthful of ripe cherry flavors dominate with hints of nutmeg.

^$25.00

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