Sangiovese

Increasingly popular, Sangiovese is a variable red grape with medium color and a character that ranges anywhere from leathery to fruity. It tends to ripen a bit later, often creating higher tannin levels. This lends to longer life in wines make with this varietal grape.

Wines made with this grape are light to medium in color, variable in flavor and aroma, and though longer lived than the Pino Noir, are often best consumed relatively young.