Sangiovese = Italy.
Right? Nope.
Yes, it’s an Italian grape. The #1 grape planted in Italy, in fact. Dark purple-black, it’s made for Chianti and Montepulciano.
Washington learned from Italy. It also produces some wonderful Sangiovese. There is a light, bright style perfect for casual sipping. And also robust, richer ones for fancy Italian meals or steak nights.
Washington grows more Sangiovese than you think – harvesting 1,366 tons in 2023. That’s more production than Pinot Noir. And at about 600 bottles per ton, it’s @819,000 bottles in total. Hard to find, though, unless you are in the state. Because no one thinks Washington = great Sangiovese. Yet. We’re here to change that.
Washington wine statistics from the Washington State Wine Commission
About Wine Grapes
Welcome to our glossary. Here we share a bit about wine grapes that we mention on our site and in our social media. Washington has wines representing each grape. There is a lot more to learn, and we encourage you to do as much as you want. Have some fun with learning just enough to enjoy wine more.