More Top Rated Sangiovese

Sangiovese grapevine in the Chianti wine region of Tuscany

In Latin, the name literally means "blood of Jove," suggesting a possible ancient Roman origin. Sangiovese is a medium-bodied wine with a sometimes bitter finish and a high natural acidity, with fruity notes of strawberry, blueberry and plum, as well as spice. When aged in barrels, the wine can have an accentuated oaky and even tar-like flavor. Below is the best previously featured Sangiovese we've tasted, starting with our highest rated wines.

Badia a Coltibuono
2000 Chianti Classico Riserva
Tuscany, Italy
15/20
$30

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Selvapiana
2008 Chianti Rufina DOCG
Chianti, Italy
15/20
$17

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Cosentino Winery
2004 Sangiovese Il Chiaretto
Multiple AVAs, CA
14.5/20
$18

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Dievole
2000 Novecento Riserva
Chianti Classico, Italy
14.5/20
$45

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Gargiulo Vineyards
2001 Aprile Super Oakville Blend
(95% Sangiovese, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon)
Oakville, CA
14.5/20

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Parsons Il Palazzone
2000 Brunello di Montalcino
Tuscany, Italy
14.5/20

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Tenute Silvio Nardi
1999 Sangiovese
Brunello di Montalcino, Italy
14.5/20

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CE2V
2001 Sangiovese
Napa Valley, CA
14/20

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Eberle
2004 Sangiovese
Paso Robles, CA
14/20

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Geyser Peak
1996 90% Sangiovese, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon
Sonoma County, CA
14/20

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Ruffino
2003 Riserva Ducale Oro
Chianti Classico, Italy
14/20
$40

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Acorn Winery
2000 Sangiovese
Russian River Valley, CA
13.5/20

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Atlas Peak
2000 Sangiovese
Napa Valley, CA
13/20

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Field Stone
2000 Sangiovese
Alexander Valley, CA
13/20

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Monsanto
1996 Chianti Classico Riserva
DOCG Tuscany
13/20

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Tantara
1998 Sangiovese
Paso Robles, CA
13/20

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Vandale Vineyards
1998 Sangiovese
Santa Inez Valley, CA
13/20

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(Updated: 11/14/13 BH)

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