{"title":"Sangiovese","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"119\" data-end=\"437\"\u003eSangiovese is Italy’s most widely planted and iconic red grape variety, producing wines with bright acidity, savoury character and remarkable food-friendliness. From Chianti and Brunello to fresher low-intervention styles, this collection focuses on expressive Sangiovese with balance, freshness and regional identity.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"fantinisangiovese","title":"Fantini Sangiovese","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"70\" data-end=\"432\"\u003eA straightforward, fruit-driven Sangiovese from the Fantini (Farnese) group in southern Italy, made in a modern, approachable style designed for everyday drinking rather than long ageing. It typically comes from regions like Puglia or Abruzzo, where the grape is made softer and more generous than its Tuscan counterparts. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"434\" data-end=\"808\"\u003eIn the glass, expect garnet ruby colour and aromas of cherry, strawberry and red berries, often with a subtle herbal edge. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e The palate is medium-bodied and soft, showing juicy red fruit, gentle spice and a touch of cocoa or vanilla from light oak influence, depending on the cuvée.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fantini","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43744614088942,"sku":"8019873660329","price":13.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0629\/8953\/3422\/files\/Fantini_Sangiovese.heic?v=1748199107"},{"product_id":"le-potazzine-rosso-di-montalcino","title":"Le Potazzine Rosso di Montalcino","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"132\" data-end=\"609\"\u003eLe Potazzine Rosso di Montalcino is a 100% Sangiovese grown on the high-altitude hills around Montalcino (the estate’s vineyards include “Le Prata” at ~500 m and “La Torre” slightly lower down). It’s vinified with native yeasts, undergoes a long maceration (up to 30–40 days) and then ages for about 10–12 months in large Slavonian oak casks, a restrained approach delivering freshness and clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"611\" data-end=\"1059\"\u003eIn the glass the wine shows a bright ruby-red colour, with aromas of sour cherry, raspberry and red fruit, accompanied by floral hints (violet, rose) and a touch of Mediterranean herbs and subtle spice. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe palate is medium-bodied, silky and fresh, red-fruit flavours are lifted by lively acidity, with soft yet persistent tannins and a savoury, mineral-leaning finish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Le Potazzine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57463383753085,"sku":"19182","price":40.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0629\/8953\/3422\/files\/Le_Potazzine_Rosso_di_Montalcino.jpg?v=1764239219"},{"product_id":"mannucci-droandi-chianti-colli-aretini","title":"Mannucci Droandi, Chianti Colli Aretini","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"453\"\u003eMannucci Droandi Chianti Colli Aretini is a classic Tuscan red from the Chianti Colli Aretini DOCG, an area in the hills of Arezzo (Tuscany) where Sangiovese wines have long been made. It comes from the organic, family-run estate formed by the Mannucci and Droandi families, who work sustainably on the eastern slopes around Campolucci to bring out expressive fruit and freshness in their wines. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"455\" data-end=\"1024\"\u003eMade principally from Sangiovese (about 90 %) with small amounts of Canaiolo and other traditional Tuscan red varieties, the grapes are hand-harvested, fermented and then aged in second- and third-use French oak barrels for roughly a year before spending a brief time in bottle. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e The result is a medium-bodied, dry red with bright red-berry aromas (cherry, plum) and hints of spice and herbs, supported by balanced acidity and fine tannins, and a lingering savoury-fruit finish\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mannucci Droandi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57894670238077,"sku":"8032697000027","price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0629\/8953\/3422\/files\/Mannucci_Droandi_Chianti_Colli_Aretini.jpg?v=1772633574"},{"product_id":"podere-canatino-rosso-di-montalcino","title":"Podere Canatino Rosso di Montalcino","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"43\" data-end=\"407\"\u003eA classic Tuscan red from Montalcino, made from 100% Sangiovese, the same grape as Brunello, but crafted in a fresher, earlier-drinking style. Fermented with native yeasts and aged briefly in oak, Rosso di Montalcino balances structure with approachability, offering a more immediate expression of the region. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"409\" data-end=\"682\"\u003eBright and expressive, it shows cherry, redcurrant and plum with hints of violet, spice and light earthiness. The palate is medium-bodied and vibrant, with lively acidity, fine tannins and a smooth, gently savoury finish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Podere Canatino","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57995434492285,"sku":"19522","price":34.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0629\/8953\/3422\/files\/Podere_Canatino_Rosso_di_Montalcino.jpg?v=1775295437"},{"product_id":"valdonica-arnaio","title":"Valdonica, Arnaio Rosso","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"68\" data-end=\"284\"\u003eA Maremma Tuscany red from Valdonica, this sits firmly in that modern, slightly off-classic Tuscan space, organic farming, altitude vineyards, and a blend that softens Sangiovese’s edges without losing identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"286\" data-end=\"482\"\u003eThe estate itself is based in southern Tuscany near Grosseto, working organically on volcanic soils with a strong focus on biodiversity and site expression. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"484\" data-end=\"552\"\u003eArnaio is typically a blend of Sangiovese and Ciliegiolo, where:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"553\" data-end=\"722\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1p09a9g\" data-start=\"553\" data-end=\"626\"\u003eSangiovese brings structure, acidity and that classic Tuscan backbone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"hh5ulk\" data-start=\"627\" data-end=\"722\"\u003eCiliegiolo adds softness, fruit and aromatic lift \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"724\" data-end=\"950\"\u003eIn the glass it shows a deep ruby colour, and the nose leans into ripe red cherry, wild berries and a touch of apple and vanilla, with a subtle herbal and earthy edge underneath.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Valdonica","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58109669212541,"sku":"7070334962322","price":22.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0629\/8953\/3422\/files\/Valdonica_Arnaio_Rosso.jpg?v=1777718077"},{"product_id":"molino-terramadre-igt-toscana-sinergo-2021","title":"Molino Terramadre, I.G.T. 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Instead, it feels honest and grounded, with plenty of character and a real sense of where it comes from. The tannins are present but relaxed, the fruit is generous without being flashy, and everything seems to pull in the same direction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGive it something simple: grilled lamb, slow-cooked beans, a bowl of pappardelle ragù. Wines like this don't need much encouragement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA bottle that feels more like a good conversation than a performance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Molino Terramadre","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58260736082301,"sku":"19605","price":40.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0629\/8953\/3422\/files\/capture_2026-06-08-12-45-07-0000.jpg?v=1780923879"}],"url":"https:\/\/thebeerhive.co.uk\/collections\/sangiovese.oembed","provider":"The Beerhive","version":"1.0","type":"link"}