Wines made from Sangiovese grapes of Sao Paulo
Discover the best wines made with Sangiovese as a single variety or as a blend of Sao Paulo.
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.
Wine state of south-east Brazil, with its heart at São Roque ("Terra do Vinho") founded by Italian and Portuguese immigrants in the 18th c. Traditional-method sparkling as stars: fresh, lively bubblies with notes of green apple, citrus, white flowers and brioche, a fine bubble. Supple reds blending Bonarda, Barbera and fleshy Tannat, round tannins. Perfumed Muscat sweet wines (orange blossom, honey).