Wines made from Sangiovese grapes of Calabria
Discover the best wines made with Sangiovese as a single variety or as a blend of Calabria.
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 Calabria
Calabria is a wine region in southern Italy, in fact a large peninsula that juts out between the Ionian Sea and the Tyrrhenian Sea. It is separated from Sicily by the narrow Strait of Messina. Its northern border with Basilicata is marked by the peaks of the southern Apennines. Calabria and its wines have undergone many influences over the centuries.
What are the typical flavors of the Sangiovese grape variety?
- Red fruitPresent in 4% of Sangiovese
- Black fruitPresent in 4% of Sangiovese
- OakPresent in 3% of Sangiovese
- SpicesPresent in 2% of Sangiovese