Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun A variety of grape originating in Italy and used to make red wine, especially Chianti.
- noun A medium-bodied red wine made from this grape.
Etymologies
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
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Examples
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Dylan Cross for The Wall Street Journal In Search of Sangiovese Italian wine simply called Sangiovese can be a good deal compared to the Sangiovese found in the "official" Chianti zone of Italy.
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That said, we find that Italian wine simply called Sangiovese can be a good deal compared to "official" Chianti.
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Some Texas grape growers have taken to growing Mediterranean grapes such as Sangiovese and Primitivo, which seem much better suited to the Texas climate than the Bordeaux grapes such as Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.
Taiwan Wine Michael Turton 2006
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Some Texas grape growers have taken to growing Mediterranean grapes such as Sangiovese and Primitivo, which seem much better suited to the Texas climate than the Bordeaux grapes such as Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.
Archive 2006-05-01 Michael Turton 2006
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California's reliably warm weather, moderated by the vast Pacific Ocean, along with the geographical diversity of the land itself has assisted winemakers in growing everything from New-World styles of Zinfandel and Pinot Noir to Old-World grape varietals such as Sangiovese and Grenache.
Vue Weekly Jenn Fulford / jenn@vueweekly.com 2010
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California's reliably warm weather, moderated by the vast Pacific Ocean, along with the geographical diversity of the land itself has assisted winemakers in growing everything from New-World styles of Zinfandel and Pinot Noir to Old-World grape varietals such as Sangiovese and Grenache.
Vue Weekly Jenn Fulford / jenn@vueweekly.com 2010
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Reds such as Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Pinot Nero glow lusciously on the higher slopes.
NPR Topics: News 2010
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When there is no sommelier to guide your wine choices at home, Seta's rule of thumb is to pair lighter red wines, such as Sangiovese, with delicate, flaky fish, while full-bodied, robust wines like Shiraz stand up against heartier, buttery seafood and shellfish.
RSS Feed 2009
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When there is no sommelier to guide your wine choices at home, Seta's rule of thumb is to pair lighter red wines, such as Sangiovese, with delicate, flaky fish, while full-bodied, robust wines like Shiraz stand up against heartier, buttery seafood and shellfish.
unknown title 2009
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When there is no sommelier to guide your wine choices at home, Seta's rule of thumb is to pair lighter red wines, such as Sangiovese, with delicate, flaky fish, while full-bodied, robust wines like Shiraz stand up against heartier, buttery seafood and shellfish.
RSS Feed 2009
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