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Pietro Sangiovese: A Sommelier's Take

Picked and noted by Michael Bottigliero, co-founder & lead sommelier, Bottles Nation

Pietro Sangiovese is a medium-bodied dry red wine made from Sangiovese, in Italy, by Pietro. Sommelier Michael Bottigliero has poured it at Bottles Nation tasting events. It tastes of Sour cherry, dried herbs, leather, tomato leaf and pairs well with Pizza, pasta with red sauce and salumi.

Michael's take

“Bright red cherry, subtle earthy leather, bone-dry and classic rustic Tuscan value.”

Tasting profile

Type
Red
Grape
Sangiovese
Country
Italy
Producer
Pietro
Body
medium-bodied
Acidity
High
Tannin
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Oak
Light oak
Price
$ · under $15

What to eat with Pietro Sangiovese

  • Pizza
  • pasta with red sauce
  • salumi
  • grilled sausage

When to open it

  • Pizza night
  • pasta night
  • weeknight red

Where to buy Pietro Sangiovese

Who sells this bottleShop online

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Questions people ask

What does Pietro Sangiovese taste like?

Pietro Sangiovese is a medium-bodied dry red wine with notes of Sour cherry, dried herbs, leather, tomato leaf. Acidity is high, tannin is medium and oak is light. Michael's note: Bright red cherry, subtle earthy leather, bone-dry and classic rustic Tuscan value.

What food goes with Pietro Sangiovese?

Michael pairs Pietro Sangiovese with Pizza, pasta with red sauce, salumi and grilled sausage. It works best for Pizza night, pasta night and weeknight red.

How much does Pietro Sangiovese cost?

Pietro Sangiovese falls in Michael's $ · under $15 tier. It's a widely available bottle you can find at ordinary wine shops; use the Wine-Searcher link on this page to see which stores near you carry it.

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