Sangiovese is a name we’ve been hearing a lot lately. The grape’s fame is based on its role as the dominant variety in Tuscany’s Chianti region as well as the attention certain California bottlings have gained.
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But it is worth noting that sangiovese is the most widely planted grape in all Italy, and it makes wines of different character in different regions.
The Plauto sangiovese comes from low-yield hillside vines grown in the Romagna region near Bologna. Most Romagna reds are quaffing wines, but fruity, well-balanced Plauto (named for a Renaissance playwright) belongs on the table with food.
This $8 wine makes friends easily. The dish could be pasta with meat sauce, the classic Bolognese, roast chicken or pork or a sandwich of cold cuts.