Wines made from Sangiovese grapes of Abruzzes
Discover the best wines made with Sangiovese as a single variety or as a blend of Abruzzes.
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 Abruzzes
Abruzzo is an Italian wine region located on the eastern (Adriatic) coast. Its immediate neighbors in CentralItaly are Marche to the North, Lazio to the west and southwest and Molise to the southeast. Abruzzo has one DOCG - Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Colline Teramane - and three DOC wine appellations. The reds and Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo and Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, as well as the white wine appellation Trebbiano d'Abruzzo are the most notable, followed by the lesser-known Controguerra.
What are the typical flavors of the Sangiovese grape variety?
- Non oakPresent in 6% of Sangiovese
- OakPresent in 6% of Sangiovese
- Red fruitPresent in 6% of Sangiovese
- SpicesPresent in 5% of Sangiovese
- Black fruitPresent in 5% of Sangiovese
- EarthPresent in 5% of Sangiovese
- Dried fruitPresent in 3% of Sangiovese
- VanillaPresent in 2% of Sangiovese
- BlueberryPresent in 2% of Sangiovese
- PlumPresent in 2% of Sangiovese
- CherryPresent in 2% of Sangiovese
- FloralPresent in 2% of Sangiovese
- Tropical fruitPresent in 2% of Sangiovese
- VegetalPresent in 2% of Sangiovese
- MicrobioPresent in 2% of Sangiovese
- StrawberriesPresent in 2% of Sangiovese
- Tree fruitPresent in 1% of Sangiovese
- OilPresent in 1% of Sangiovese
- WalnutPresent in 1% of Sangiovese
- YeastPresent in 1% of Sangiovese
News about the grape variety Sangiovese
Va Piano purchases 21 hectare vineyard in Walla Walla Valley
The boutique producer plans to grow Bordeaux and Italian varietals on the land, which it has purchased from SeVein Vineyards. The parcel is located in the middle of the SeVein slope, 274 to 335 metres (900 to 1,100 feet) above sea level. It benefits from similar loam soils and elevation to the celebrated Seven Hills Vineyard, which is located on the next ridge to the east. ‘I really feel like we are getting the best spot in all of SeVein for top quality Bordeaux and Italian varietals,’ said Va P ...
Decanter magazine latest issue: April 2023
Inside the April 2023 issue of Decanter magazine: FEATURES Italy-US wine partnerships The links between the US west coast and Italy’s wine dynasties run long and deep, as J’nai Gaither relates 20 whites from 20 regions Not to be overlooked, Italy’s strong suit in white wines: Aldo Fiordelli’s pick Gavi Alessandra Piubello outlines the appley-fresh, minerally appeal of Piedmont’s Cortese dry whites Morellino di Scansano Tuscany; good Sangiovese, but maybe not as you know it. By Richard Baudains B ...
Chianti Classico DOCG raises the bar: Producers to add new subzone and Gran Selezione
In 1932, the Italian government expanded the boundaries of Chianti to incorporate neighbouring territories where grapes and chianti-style wines had long been produced. And in 1967, four years after the enactment of the Italian DOC system (Denominazione di Origine Controllata), the first official Chianti DOC was created, including seven sub-zones: Colli Fiorentini, Colli Senesi, Rùfina, Colli Aretini, Colline Pisane and Montalbano, plus the original Chianti Classico. The entire area was elevated ...