When Should You Drink Sangiovese Wine?

The beauty of Sangiovese lies in its incredible versatility – there's truly no wrong time to enjoy this wine! At Fab, we love how adaptable Sangiovese is to different occasions and seasons.

• Temperature and Timing Sangiovese shines when served slightly cooler than many other reds – around 16-18°C rather than room temperature. This cooler serving temperature brings out those gorgeous bright cherry flavours and zesty acidity that make Sangiovese so refreshing. Pop your bottle in the fridge for about 15-20 minutes before serving, and you'll taste the difference immediately.
• Perfect Occasions Sangiovese is brilliant for warm weather drinking – think summer BBQs, picnics, or lazy afternoon gatherings. That natural acidity makes it incredibly food-friendly, so it's perfect as an aperitif before dinner or alongside lighter fare when you want something more substantial than white wine but not as heavy as a full-bodied red.
• Any Day Drinking Honestly, organic Sangiovese works for casual weeknight dinners just as well as special celebrations. Its approachable nature and food-friendly character make it an excellent everyday wine that never feels too serious or intimidating.

Whether you're hosting friends or simply unwinding after a long day, Sangiovese delivers that perfect balance of sophistication and approachability that makes every sip enjoyable.

Does Sangiovese Age Well?

Absolutely! Sangiovese has excellent ageing potential, though it varies depending on the style and quality of the wine you're drinking. The grape's naturally high acidity and well-structured tannins provide the perfect foundation for graceful ageing.

• Premium Expressions Top-tier Sangiovese wines like Brunello di Montalcino can age beautifully for 15-20 years or even longer. These wines develop incredible complexity over time, with primary fruit flavours evolving into rich notes of leather, tobacco, dried herbs, and earthy minerals. Chianti Classico Riserva also ages wonderfully, typically peaking between 8-15 years.
• Everyday Sangiovese Even simpler Chianti wines benefit from a few years of bottle age. That bright, sometimes sharp acidity mellows into something more harmonious, while the fruit flavours become more integrated and sophisticated. Most everyday Sangiovese wines are at their best within 3-7 years of vintage.
• What Changes As Sangiovese ages, you'll notice the wine's colour shifting from bright ruby to deeper garnet hues. The tannins soften and integrate, creating a silkier mouthfeel, while secondary and tertiary flavours develop – think forest floor, dried flowers, and spice notes that add layers of complexity.

The key is proper storage in a cool, dark place. When aged well, Sangiovese transforms from a charming, fruit-forward wine into something truly elegant and contemplative.

What Makes FAB's Organic Sangiovese Selection Different?

At FAB, we're not just another wine retailer – we're passionate advocates for organic winemaking and the future of sustainable viticulture. Here's what sets our Sangiovese selection apart from other Australian wine shops:

Expert Curation

Unlike large retailers who stock hundreds of wines without personal connection, our team of wine experts personally vouches for every single Sangiovese bottle on our website. We don't just buy wines because they're available – we taste, evaluate, and only feature the absolute best organic Sangiovese expressions we can find.

Our expertise runs deep. We understand that Sangiovese is incredibly terroir-expressive, so we've carefully selected wines that showcase the grape's authentic character from different regions. Whether it's a vibrant Chianti Classico or an elegant Brunello di Montalcino, every bottle has earned its place through rigorous tasting and evaluation.