Wines made from Sangiovese grapes of Italy

Discover the best wines made with Sangiovese as a single variety or as a blend of Italy.

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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 Italy

Italy - home of Moscato, Chianti, Amarone and Prosecco">Prosecco - has a Rich and diverse wine heritage that dates back over two thousand years. Famous for its astonishing diversity of Grape varieties and wine styles, Italy is also important for the Volume of wine it produces: just over 4 billion liters (about 1. 06 billion U. S.

What are the typical flavors of the Sangiovese grape variety?

OakPresent in 99% of Sangiovese
EarthPresent in 98% of Sangiovese
Non oakPresent in 97% of Sangiovese
Black fruitPresent in 96% of Sangiovese
SpicesPresent in 95% of Sangiovese
Red fruitPresent in 94% of Sangiovese
MicrobioPresent in 78% of Sangiovese
Dried fruitPresent in 75% of Sangiovese
FloralPresent in 66% of Sangiovese
VegetalPresent in 62% of Sangiovese

Citrus fruitPresent in 42% of Sangiovese
OakyPresent in 35% of Sangiovese
CherryPresent in 34% of Sangiovese
LeatherPresent in 34% of Sangiovese
TobaccoPresent in 33% of Sangiovese
PlumPresent in 33% of Sangiovese
VanillaPresent in 33% of Sangiovese
Red fruitPresent in 32% of Sangiovese
ChocolatePresent in 32% of Sangiovese
LicoricePresent in 32% of Sangiovese

News about the grape variety Sangiovese

Iconic Italian wineries partner on wine in space project

The project was devised by FIS president Franco Maria Ricci and officially unveiled last week in Rome at the Foundation’s latest annual International Wine Culture Forum. ‘About four months ago I thought we should do some proper experiments to understand what happens to wine and vines in space. Eventually, I decided that this year’s FIS Forum had to be dedicated entirely to this subject,’ Ricci told Decanter. ‘My idea would be to understand if the vine can live and survive in space (and eve ...

Daou Family Estates in Paso Robles expands to Tuscany

The new Daou Family estate has yet to be named but the purchase includes 70 hectares of land and an old farmhouse called Coroglie. Next month, the Daou brothers will plant 20 hectares of vines focusing on Bordeaux varietals Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot. The vineyard will incorporate biodynamic principles, as well as dry-farming and organic approaches. The first harvest is planned for 2025. Winemaker Daniel Daou was drawn to the new estate by the similarities he found with the pr ...

Pian del Gallo – Tinazzi falls for Tuscany

The Tinazzi family, owners of the eponymous group with estates in Veneto and Puglia, has expanded to Tuscany with the acquisition, in early 2022, of a property in the Chianti Classico DOCG area. The Pian del Gallo estate includes 5.5 hectares of organically farmed vineyards and olive trees, as well as hospitality facilities. A fruitful quest The acquisition was not a sudden or impulsive decision, but rather the culmination of a long search for a Tuscan property to enrich the Tinazzi portfolio. G ...