Best Sangiovese wines from Tuscany

Discover an exceptional selection of wines crafted from the Sangiovese grape, the heart of Tuscan winemaking. This list includes everything from robust Brunello di Montalcino to approachable Chianti Classico, highlighting the diversity and quality of this varietal. Explore organic and small-producer wines, perfect for those seeking soulful reds with authentic character. Immerse yourself in the flavors of Tuscany with these carefully chosen recommendations.

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    Carpineto Chianti Classico Riserva 2020

    141 Global Votes
    • Long, velvety, full, generous, and warm on the palate

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    This Tuscan red wine stands out for its authentic expression of the Sangiovese grape, offering a complex aromatic profile with earthy and fruity notes. Its aging in oak and powerful tannic structure make it an outstanding example of Sangiovese wines from the region.

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    Tenuta di Arceno Chianti Classico

    64 Global Votes
    • Outstanding Sangiovese-based wine

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    This Chianti Classico exhibits remarkable intensity and a silky yet present structure, featuring flavors of macerated cherry, raspberry, and boysenberry. Its complex flavor profile, including notes of mocha and tangerine zest, along with firm tannins and a long finish, makes it an outstanding expression of Tuscan Sangiovese.

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    Fèlsina Berardenga Chianti Classico

    64 Global Votes
    • Beautiful, creamy red with cherry and chocolate character

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    This wine embodies the essence of the Sangiovese grape in Tuscany, offering a complex flavor profile with cherry, chocolate, and earthy notes. Its creamy tannin structure and balanced acidity make it a standout expression from the Chianti Classico region.

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    Perlato del Bosco Sangiovese

    37 Global Votes
    • Appealing vintage, even among mid-tier offerings

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    This Sangiovese wine from Maremma Toscana offers a vibrant aromatic and taste profile, featuring notes of cherry, strawberry, and floral hints. Its unique terroir, rich in clay and minerals, imparts a distinctive complexity with savory, iron-like undertones that complement its lush fruit.

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    Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona Rosso di Montalcino 2022

    34 Global Votes
    • Fruit forward, spicy and floral

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    This wine offers a warm, soft experience on the palate, featuring great structure and round tannins, making it highly regarded. It serves as an excellent accompaniment to a wide range of dishes, including vegetables, cereals, soups, salami, cheese, and red meat courses.

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    Ruffino Romitorio di Santedame Chianti Classico Gran Selezione

    24 Global Votes
    • Intense aromas of red berry, eucalyptus, leather and tobacco

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    This wine is a prominent expression of Tuscan Sangiovese, offering a bold flavor profile with notes of plum, blackberry, and a smooth finish with hints of oak and vanilla. Its designation as a Gran Selezione and awards like Best in Show at the Decanter World Wine Awards 2023 validate its exceptional quality and faithful representation of the Chianti Classico terroir.

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    Castello di Albola Santa Caterina Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2020

    0 Global Votes
    • Good concentration with ripe red fruit and spices

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    This wine is a Chianti Classico Gran Selezione, the highest classification for Chianti wines, made from 100% Sangiovese grapes, Tuscany's emblematic varietal. Its aromatic and taste profile, featuring red fruits, violets, and spicy notes, embodies the classic and refined expression of great Sangiovese wines from the region.

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    Fontodi Flaccianello della Pieve Colli della Toscana Centrale IGT (2021)

    0 Global Votes
    • Intense and layered nose with ripe black cherry, plum, and dried violet

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    This wine is a pure expression of Sangiovese, standing out for its complexity, richness, and remarkable aging potential. It offers an intense flavor profile with firm tannins and vibrant acidity, lending it exceptional depth and persistence.

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    Sofia Brunello Di Montalcino 2018 DOCG (Riserva)

    0 Global Votes
    • Intense bouquet and persistent nose

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    This wine stands out for its production using 100% Sangiovese grapes from Montalcino, delivering an intense aromatic profile of ripe red fruit and chocolate notes. Its crisp and harmonious palate, with a spicy, mineral finish, makes it an outstanding expression of the Sangiovese variety from Tuscany.

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    Etrusca Organic Chianti Riserva 2022 DOCG

    0 Global Votes
    • Underscores cherry and red berry notes

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    This wine stands out for its aromatic profile of red berries and black cherry, complemented by vanilla notes from its oak aging. It offers a balanced, full-bodied palate with smooth tannins and a refined finish, making it an excellent expression of Tuscan Sangiovese.

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    Castellore Chianti DOCG (Aldi)

    0 Global Votes
    • DOCG designated wine, Italy's top category

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    This Italian red wine is a Chianti DOCG, meaning it is primarily made from the Sangiovese grape variety from the Tuscany region. It offers a smooth flavor profile with strawberry notes and a spicy kick, making it an accessible and enjoyable option for those seeking Sangiovese wines from Tuscany.

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    Caciorgna Macchie Chianti Classico

    0 Global Votes
    • Fresh and lively

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    This wine is crafted from a selection of the finest Sangiovese grapes from a 1.3-hectare vineyard plot planted in 2001, ensuring exceptional quality. Its aromatic profile and silky tannins are a result of a unique Tuscan terroir, rich in sand and minerals, which contributes to its finesse and persistent finish on the palate.