Dornfelder vs Sangiovese
Compare Dornfelder and Sangiovese: profile, average rating, producing countries and number of wines. The guide to choosing between these two grapes.
| Dornfelder | Sangiovese | |
|---|---|---|
| Colour | noir | noir |
| Number of wines | 2208 | 18845 |
| Average rating | 3.51 / 5 | 3.71 / 5 |
| Producing countries | Germany, Czech Republic, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States | Italy, United States, Australia, Argentina, France |
Dornfelder
Intensely coloured, fruity reds with a dense purple robe, soft tannins and a generous palate, with aromas of black cherry, blackberry, plum and floral notes. Made as light easy-drinking reds, popular semi-dry cuvées and more structured barrel-aged versions. The second most planted red variety in Germany (Palatinate, Rheinhessen, Württemberg). Cross of helfensteiner × heroldrebe created in 1955 in Weinsberg by August Herold.
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Firm, upright reds with precise acidity and angular tannins, showing aromas of sour cherry, plum, dried herbs, leather, black tea and balsamic notes. Characteristically bitter, savoury finish. Star of Chianti Classico DOCG, Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG and Morellino di Scansano. Italy's most planted variety, a descendant of Ciliegiolo × Calabrese di Montenuovo.
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