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 Abruzzo
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.