San·gio·vese (sän j -v z , -vs)n. 1. A variety of grape originating in Italy and used to make red wine, especially Chianti. 2. A medium-bodied red wine made from this grape. [Italian, ultimately from Latin sanguis Iovis, blood of Jove : sanguis, blood + Iovis, genitive of I  piter, Jupiter; see dyeu- in Indo-European roots.] |
Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content.
| ?Page tools | ||
|---|---|---|
|