Wines made from Sangiovese grapes of Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo

Discover the best wines made with Sangiovese as a single variety or as a blend of Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo.

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

The wine region of Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo is located in the region of Abruzzes of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Valentini or the Domaine Emidio Pepe produce mainly wines pink, red and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo are Sangiovese, Pecorino and Pinot noir, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo often reveals types of flavors of red fruit, vegetal or floral and sometimes also flavors of spices, dried fruit or black fruit.

What are the typical flavors of the Sangiovese grape variety?

News about the grape variety Sangiovese

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Chianti Rùfina ups its game with Terraelectae

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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 ...