Wines made from Sangiovese grapes of Figari
Discover the best wines made with Sangiovese as a single variety or as a blend of Figari.
More informations about the variety Sangiovese
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.
More informations about the region of Corsica
AOC in southern Corse-du-Sud (1976), one of the island's oldest vineyards (5th c. BC), granite plain swept by westerly winds, dry Mediterranean climate. Sciaccarellu and Niellucciu are the signature native reds — Sciaccarellu (meaning "crunchy") with red fruits, garrigue, pepper and spiced notes, supple tannins; Niellucciu firmer with black fruits and fleshy tannins. Syrah as a complement.
What are the typical flavors of the Sangiovese grape variety?
- CreamPresent in 1% of Sangiovese
- CherryPresent in 1% of Sangiovese
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- OakyPresent in 1% of Sangiovese
- CitrusPresent in 1% of Sangiovese
- SmokePresent in 1% of Sangiovese
- ApplesPresent in 1% of Sangiovese
- PeachPresent in 1% of Sangiovese
- EarthyPresent in 1% of Sangiovese
- LimePresent in 1% of Sangiovese
- BlackberryPresent in 1% of Sangiovese
- MineralityPresent in 1% of Sangiovese
- Red fruitPresent in 1% of Sangiovese
- VanillaPresent in 1% of Sangiovese
- PlumPresent in 1% of Sangiovese
- LeatherPresent in 1% of Sangiovese
- PepperPresent in 1% of Sangiovese
- Black fruitsPresent in 1% of Sangiovese
- Non oakPresent in 1% of Sangiovese
- EarthPresent in 1% of Sangiovese