Sangiovese Winery

Question 1

Sangiovese Skins/Disease Sensitivity

Answer 1

Thin Skins
Susceptible to botrytis and esca
Sorting adds to cost

Question 2

Sangiovese Unique Skin Aromas

Answer 2

Cherry
Plum
Herbal
Cold soak and/or post fermentation maceration for increased flavor intensity

Question 3

Sangiovese Aromatic

Answer 3

Somewhat
Moderate to warm fermentations temps

Question 4

Sangiovese Reductive or Oxidative

Answer 4

Reductive
Can handle oak

Question 5

Sangiovese Skins/Pigmentation

Answer 5

Thin skins
Pale to medium color in the glass

Question 6

Sangiovese Sugar Levels/Potential ABV

Answer 6

Can accumulate high sugar levels
Requires balance in dry wines

Question 7

Sangiovese Tannin levels

Answer 7

High
Can be single varietal or blended

Question 8

Sangiovese Affinity for Oak

Answer 8

Yes
High quality examples see oak
Often restrained new oak