Wines made from Sangiovese grapes of Maharashtra
Discover the best wines made with Sangiovese as a single variety or as a blend of Maharashtra.
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 Maharashtra
Maharashtra is India's third-largest state and its capital, Mumbai, is the country's largest city. The vast majority of Indian wine is made in the state, particularly in the farmland surrounding the Western Ghats mountain range. Light, easy-going wines are made here from Grape varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Zinfandel, Chenin Blanc and Sauvignon Blanc. The state covers around 310,000 square kilometers (120,000 square miles) on the western edge of the Indian Peninsula.
What are the typical flavors of the Sangiovese grape variety?
- OakPresent in 5% of Sangiovese
- SpicesPresent in 3% of Sangiovese
- Black fruitPresent in 3% of Sangiovese
- Non oakPresent in 3% of Sangiovese
- Red fruitPresent in 2% of Sangiovese
- EarthPresent in 2% of Sangiovese
- CherryPresent in 1% of Sangiovese
- PepperPresent in 1% of Sangiovese
- Citrus fruitPresent in 1% of Sangiovese
- Tree fruitPresent in 1% of Sangiovese
- VegetalPresent in 1% of Sangiovese
- ChocolatePresent in 1% of Sangiovese
- Black currantPresent in 1% of Sangiovese
- Red cherryPresent in 1% of Sangiovese
- OakyPresent in 1% of Sangiovese
- RaspberryPresent in 1% of Sangiovese
- Dark chocolatePresent in 1% of Sangiovese
- LeatherPresent in 1% of Sangiovese
- PlumPresent in 1% of Sangiovese
- CoffeePresent in 1% of Sangiovese