Sangiovese

Sangiovese (the name means: Blood of Juppiter) – a black wine grape.
Mainly cultivated in Italy, Australia, Argentina.
Firm acids, red fruity aromas, dry classic wines.
For top quality wines in Tuscany, Italy, Chianti, Brunello, Vino Nobele di Montepulciano.

Later on in combination with Cabernet Sauvignon the base for the trendy and very expensive “Super Tuscans”.
The first Super Tuscan was the Tignanello from wine house Antinori.
Another well known Super Tuscan: Sassicaia of Tenuta san Guido.