Sangiovese: The Soul of Tuscany

Join Wine Pros on the Go as we hop on an imaginary Vespa and head straight for the rolling hills of Tuscany to meet one of the wine world's greatest characters: Sangiovese. This isn't just a grape. It's the heartbeat of Italy. Sangiovese is the force behind Chianti, the soul of Brunello di Montalcino, the backbone of Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, and the reason countless trattorias around the world smell like tomato sauce, grilled steak, and happiness. For centuries, this grape has thrived among Tuscany's sun-drenched hills, surviving wars, political upheaval, changing fashions, and every wine trend imaginable. While flashier varieties have come and gone, Sangiovese has remained exactly what it has always been: unapologetically Italian. In this episode, we'll uncover the fascinating history of Sangiovese, explore the vineyards and soils that bring it to life, and discover why no grape captures a sense of place quite like this one. Along the way, we'll dive into Tuscany's most iconic wine regions, decoding Chianti, Brunello, Rosso di Montalcino, and beyond. We'll also cover serving temperatures, decanting, glassware, cellaring potential, classic aromas and flavor profiles, tasting techniques, food-pairing magic, and the surprising reasons sommeliers continue to fall in love with this grape year after year. Expect stories, history, travel, laughter, and enough Tuscan charm to have you pricing flights to Florence before the episode is over. Pour a glass, grab a seat at the table, and discover why Sangiovese remains one of wine's greatest storytellers. Wine Pros on the Go is produced in Atlanta, Georgia. Thank you for listening to Wine Pros on the Go. Hosted by sommelier and wine educator Lauren Crim, the podcast explores wine through the people, places, ideas, and stories that make it worth caring about—from the world's great regions and bottles to the voices shaping wine today. Because wine is more than what's in the glass. It's culture, history, geography, memory—and one of the best reasons to gather around a table. Subscribe to Wine Pros on the Go wherever you listen to podcasts, and if you enjoy the show, leave a rating and share it with someone who loves wine—or simply wants to understand it better. Better Wine. Better Stories. #WineProsOnTheGo #WinePodcast #WineEducation #Sommelier #WineCulture