What Is the Difference Between Brunello and Sangiovese

Sangiovese is grown throughout Italy, but with more than 40 per cent of the entire country’s vines, it is in the rolling hills of Tuscany where it is best known. … But Brunello is the only appellation that requires the wine to be made of 100-per-cent sangiovese.

Is Sangiovese the same as Brunello?

Brunello is a Tuscan wine, the only Tuscan made with just one grape: Sangiovese. Actually, it’s made with the Sangiovese Grosso clone, which produces slightly plumper, richer berries. … Interestingly, despite being richer in color than Nebbiolo-based Barolo and Barbaresco, Brunello has more moderate tannins.

Where is Sangiovese called Brunello?

Brunello di Montalcino (known as Brunello for short), is a red wine from Tuscany in central Italy. It takes its name from the diminutive form of bruno, the Italian word for “brown,” and the town of Montalcino, which is located in the province of Siena.