Wines made from Sangiovese grapes of Greece
Discover the best wines made with Sangiovese as a single variety or as a blend of Greece.
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 wines of Greece
Greece, a mountainous Turkey/mediterranean">Mediterranean country in Southeastern Europe, is often considered the cradle of Western civilization. Archaeological evidence suggests that wine has been made in Parts of Greece for over 4000 years. References in Homer's Iliad and Odyssey confirm that viticulture was widespread here in the 8th century BC. The importance of wine is also evident in Greek mythology.
What are the typical flavors of the Sangiovese grape variety?
- Black fruitPresent in 8% of Sangiovese
- Non oakPresent in 7% of Sangiovese
- EarthPresent in 7% of Sangiovese
- OakPresent in 7% of Sangiovese
- SpicesPresent in 7% of Sangiovese
- Red fruitPresent in 6% of Sangiovese
- FloralPresent in 3% of Sangiovese
- MicrobioPresent in 2% of Sangiovese
- Citrus fruitPresent in 2% of Sangiovese
- Dried fruitPresent in 2% of Sangiovese
- VegetalPresent in 1% of Sangiovese