Some Guises of Tuscan Sangiovese

Sangiovese has been the dominate red grape in Tuscany practically since time immemorial, or at least, say, since 1590, when the grape was first mentioned in print. Most familiar in the wines of Chianti, Chianti Classico and Chianti Classico Riserva, sangiovese also occurs importantly in the Tuscan regions of Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, Brunello di Mon…