Sangiovese vs Tannat
Compare Sangiovese and Tannat: profile, average rating, producing countries and number of wines. The guide to choosing between these two grapes.
| Sangiovese | Tannat | |
|---|---|---|
| Colour | noir | noir |
| Number of wines | 18845 | 2612 |
| Average rating | 3.71 / 5 | 3.66 / 5 |
| Producing countries | Italy, United States, Australia, Argentina, France | France, Uruguay, Brazil, United States, Argentina |
Sangiovese
Firm, upright reds with precise acidity and angular tannins, showing aromas of sour cherry, plum, dried herbs, leather, black tea and balsamic notes. Characteristically bitter, savoury finish. Star of Chianti Classico DOCG, Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG and Morellino di Scansano. Italy's most planted variety, a descendant of Ciliegiolo × Calabrese di Montenuovo.
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Powerful, tannic reds with inky colour and dense texture, with aromas of blackberry, blackcurrant, black plum, leather, liquorice and smoky notes. Very high ageing potential and polyphenol content (health reputation). Star of Madiran AOC in Béarn and the national grape of Uruguay (Canelones, Maldonado). Also grown in Irouléguy and Tursan. Late-ripening red variety from south-west France.
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