Wines made from Sangiovese grapes of Émilie-Romagne

Discover the best wines made with Sangiovese as a single variety or as a blend of Émilie-Romagne.

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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 region of Émilie-Romagne

Romagna/emilia">Emilia-Romagna is a Rich and fertile region in Northern Italy, and one of the country's most prolific wine-producing regions, with over 58,000 hectares (143,320 acres) of vines in 2010. It is 240 kilometers (150 miles) wide and stretches across almost the entire northern Italian peninsula, sandwiched between Tuscany to the South, Lombardy and Veneto to the north and the Adriatic Sea to the east. Nine miles of Liguria is all that separates Emilia-Romagna from the Ligurian Sea, and its uniqueness as the only Italian region with both an east and west coast. Emilia-Romagna's wine-growing heritage dates back to the seventh century BC, making it one of the oldest wine-growing regions in Italy.

What are the typical flavors of the Sangiovese grape variety?

OakPresent in 28% of Sangiovese
Red fruitPresent in 27% of Sangiovese
Black fruitPresent in 24% of Sangiovese
Non oakPresent in 23% of Sangiovese
SpicesPresent in 21% of Sangiovese
EarthPresent in 21% of Sangiovese
MicrobioPresent in 12% of Sangiovese
FloralPresent in 4% of Sangiovese

Tree fruitPresent in 4% of Sangiovese
VegetalPresent in 4% of Sangiovese
Dried fruitPresent in 4% of Sangiovese
Citrus fruitPresent in 2% of Sangiovese
CherryPresent in 1% of Sangiovese
EarthyPresent in 1% of Sangiovese
Red fruitPresent in 1% of Sangiovese
LeatherPresent in 1% of Sangiovese
MushroomPresent in 1% of Sangiovese

News about the grape variety Sangiovese

Top DWWA award-winning wines on show at Decanter Fine Wine Encounter NYC

At the 2021 Decanter World Wine Awards, the world’s largest wine competition saw its biggest year to date, with 18,094 wines tasted from 56 countries. Over 15 consecutive days in June 2021, almost 170 expert wine judges, including 44 Masters of Wine and 11 Master Sommeliers, awarded 50 Best in Show, 179 Platinum, 635 Gold, 5,607 Silver and 8,332 Bronze medals. Join Decanter at our Fine Wine Encounter NYC this June, where you will have the opportunity to sample 23 of these top awarded Gold, Plati ...

Ukrainian wine, hanging in the balance

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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 ...