Wines made from Sangiovese grapes of Okanagan Valley
Discover the best wines made with Sangiovese as a single variety or as a blend of Okanagan Valley.
More informations about the variety Sangiovese
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).
More informations about the region of British Columbia
The Okanagan Valley is one of six Designated Viticultural Areas in the Canadian province of British Columbia. The DryClimate in this "pocket desert" produces some unique wines made from Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Riesling, Pinot Noir, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris and Chardonnay. There is now an almost even split between white and red grapes planted, with Merlot the most common variety. Ice wine can be produced in the Okanagan Valley but the necessary temperatures are not as consistent as on the east coast, where the winters are much colder.
What are the typical flavors of the Sangiovese grape variety?
- SpicesPresent in 5% of Sangiovese
- Black fruitPresent in 5% of Sangiovese
- Tree fruitPresent in 3% of Sangiovese
- Citrus fruitPresent in 3% of Sangiovese
- FloralPresent in 2% of Sangiovese
- Dried fruitPresent in 2% of Sangiovese