Wines made from Sangiovese grapes of Tarija
Discover the best wines made with Sangiovese as a single variety or as a blend of Tarija.
Originally from Italy, it is the famous Sangiovese of Tuscany producing the famous wines of Brunello de Montalcino and Chianti. This variety is registered in the Official Catalogue of Wine Grape Varieties, list A1. According to recent genetic analysis, it is the result of a natural cross between the almost unknown Calabrese di Montenuovo (mother) and Ciliegiolo (father).
The wine region of Tarija of Bolivia. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Campos de Solana or the Domaine Aranjuez produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Tarija are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Tannat and Merlot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Tarija often reveals types of flavors of oak, blackberry or pepper and sometimes also flavors of black fruits, cheese or cedar.