The most planted red grape in Italy, Sangiovese is a great match for nearly every cuisine type and is therefore central to the countryβs colourful food and wine culture – for this reason you may already know Sangiovese as the main blending partner of Chianti. Thanks to exceptional fresh acidity when well-ripened, Sangiovese has excelled in hot New World climates including California, Australia, and the warmer parts of New Zealand. Sangioveseβs expressive range of characteristics include red and dark fruit cherry, raspberry, mulberry, plum, and earthiness and spice.