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Ade Bro
Great choice of beers and wine. My favorite beer shop ever!!
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Alexandre Coates
Great local shop, very friendly staff and delicious drinks. Great selection of non-alcoholic beers as well
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Andrea Pecorelli
I had a great experience at this beer shop. My girlfriend and I came in looking for three beers as a gift for her fat...
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Andrew Maudsley
Great selection and prices
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bala
Great bottle shop with just the nicest person at the shop! Very attentive and helpful. Definitely recommend checking ...
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David pereira
Best bottle shop in Edinburgh, great selection of beers and super helpful staff. My go to for sour beer.
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Emily Paul
A phenomenal selection of products that is perhaps only surpassed by how phenomenal their staff is - I went in lookin...
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Gezuz Kryst
Great selection with friendly staff.
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Giblet Gravy
Absolutely superb selection and even better service. I was given great recommendations that suited my needs, and the ...
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Glenn Kent
Dear owner my friend and his wife were there on holiday and found me a bottle of Blantons Gold I have been wanting a ...
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joshua brimdyr
Finest and greatest depth of beers for sale in Edinburgh. The owner is super knowledgeable and helpful. There was a c...
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Kenny McCartney
Can't believe I've failed to give a good review of this place before. I've been frequenting this place fo...
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Laura Gutiérrez
Una selección muy buena de cerveza. Nos atendió un chico muy amable detallandonos muy bien el producto a pesar de ser...
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Lauren
Popped in a few nights ago for some gifts. Great customer experience, they listened to what I was looking for and cam...
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Lee Traversari
Spotted on my drive to my last customer, so glad I spotted it. By far one of the best bottle shops I've had the p...
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Mark Muir
The Beerhive is simply the best,very friendly knowledgeable staff,always have an extensive range of beers.🍻
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Michael Zenkl
Excellent selection, very kind and knowledgeable co-owner! Thank you, I walked out with 8 exceptional bottles of wine!
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New Fads
Great guys, amazing selection and super knowledgeable! The best.
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Owen Frost
Our local bottle shop!Absolutely top service everytime we go in! Team are always so friendly and knowledgeable.Always...
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Rachel Wade
Always a pleasure to visit, a real asset to the community, we would be lost without Team Beerhive! Helpful, friendly ...
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Ross Cooper
Great little beer and wine place
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Ross Fraser
Huge selection of quality beers and an execllent local delivery service. I ordered on Thursday night and had the beer...
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Ryan Collman
Been buying beer from Peter and Richard for nearly 8 years now. Definitely the best beer shop in town.
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Seoridh Fraser
Excellent selection across a broad range of price points and styles and thats just the wine. The Beerhive has been ah...
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Sian Buchan
excellent wee shop with great staff and wonderful selection - lots of stuff that isn't beer too, picked up a few ...
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Steven Halkett
Awesome bottle shop. Totally out of my way but I will return many times
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Stig E
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Tara M
Great selection and service with a smile! I was really pleased with their delivery options and frequency. I am cancel...
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Tom Hutchinson
An obviously great passion project bottle shop which I'm embarrassed it took me so long to visit. Great selection...
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Zera Esham
Great place for exciting craft beers with an excellent wine selection as well. The staff are knowledgeable and friend...

Collection: Sangiovese

Sangiovese is the backbone of Italian red wine. Bright acidity, savoury character and remarkable versatility have made it the grape behind Chianti, Brunello di Montalcino and many of Tuscany's greatest wines. Once it gets under your skin, it tends to stay there.

Sangiovese is one of Italy’s most important and recognisable red grape varieties, forming the backbone of many of the country’s greatest wines. Best known through Tuscany and classic appellations such as Chianti Classico, Brunello di Montalcino and Rosso di Montalcino, Sangiovese produces wines defined by bright acidity, savoury structure and a strong connection to food and place.

Compared with fuller and heavier red varieties, Sangiovese often leans fresher and more lifted, combining red cherry fruit, herbs, spice and earthy complexity with moderate tannins and vibrant acidity. Depending on climate, altitude and winemaking style, wines can range from light and energetic everyday reds to more structured and cellar-worthy expressions capable of ageing for decades.

Our Sangiovese range focuses on expressive growers producing wines with freshness, balance and regional character, from classic Tuscan appellations and elegant Chianti to lower-intervention bottlings and naturally made Italian reds. Alongside established producers, the collection also includes organically farmed and minimal intervention wines chosen for drinkability, texture and purity of fruit.

Expect flavours of sour cherry, plum, dried herbs, spice, tobacco and earthy savoury notes alongside wines that pair brilliantly with pasta, tomato-based dishes, grilled meat and aged cheese. Whether you prefer fresher youthful Sangiovese or more structured age-worthy styles from Tuscany, Sangiovese remains one of the most versatile and food-friendly grape varieties in the wine world.

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Sangiovese taste like?

Sangiovese typically shows flavours of sour cherry, plum, dried herbs, spice and earthy savoury notes with bright acidity and moderate tannins.

Is Chianti made from Sangiovese?

Yes. Sangiovese is the main grape variety in Chianti and Chianti Classico, often making up the majority of the blend.

Is Sangiovese light or full bodied?

Sangiovese is generally medium bodied with fresh acidity and moderate tannins, though richer styles like Brunello can feel fuller and more structured.

What food pairs well with Sangiovese?

Sangiovese pairs especially well with tomato-based pasta dishes, pizza, grilled meat, cured meats and aged cheeses thanks to its acidity and savoury character.

Does Sangiovese age well?

Yes. High-quality Sangiovese, particularly Brunello di Montalcino and top Chianti Classico, can age beautifully and develop greater complexity over time.