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Sangiovese (synonyms: Brunello, Morellino, Prugnolo, Sangioveto, Tignolo and Uva Canina) is a red wine grape variety originating in Italy where it is now recognised as a superior variety.
Sanguis Jovis, the Latin origin for the varietal name, literally means "blood of Jove" and it is likely that Sangiovese (a.k.a. Sangioveto or San Gioveto) was known by Etruscan winemakers, although the first literary reference to it was in 1722.
The other is the Sangiovese Piccolo, also known under the historical synonym name Sangioveto, used for standard Chianti Classico DOC wines. Old vine derived wine is often used in the better versions, needing several years aging to reach peak.
Tannic "old vine" wine from the Sangioveto alias clone variety is a prime ingredient in Tuscan traditional-style Chianti Classico wines (or other DOC blends) and often needs many years of aging in order to reach peak drinking condition.
 See also: Ripening, Red, Sangiovese, Italia, Grape
  
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