Wines made from Sangiovese grapes of Emilia

Discover the best wines made with Sangiovese as a single variety or as a blend of Emilia.

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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

The wine region of Emilia is located in the region of Émilie-Romagne of Italy. We currently count 397 estates and châteaux in the of Emilia, producing 1004 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Emilia go well with generally quite well with dishes .

What are the typical flavors of the Sangiovese grape variety?

SpicesPresent in 5% of Sangiovese
Red fruitPresent in 5% of Sangiovese
OakPresent in 4% of Sangiovese
Black fruitPresent in 4% of Sangiovese
EarthPresent in 4% of Sangiovese
Non oakPresent in 3% of Sangiovese
VegetalPresent in 3% of Sangiovese
MicrobioPresent in 2% of Sangiovese
TomatoesPresent in 1% of Sangiovese
PepperPresent in 1% of Sangiovese

ChocolatePresent in 1% of Sangiovese
Tree fruitPresent in 1% of Sangiovese
CheesePresent in 1% of Sangiovese
HoneyPresent in 1% of Sangiovese
Dark chocolatePresent in 1% of Sangiovese
Citrus fruitPresent in 1% of Sangiovese
RaspberryPresent in 1% of Sangiovese
TobaccoPresent in 1% of Sangiovese
PlumPresent in 1% of Sangiovese
LicoricePresent in 1% of Sangiovese

News about the grape variety Sangiovese

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 ...

Aldo Fiordelli: ‘The east-facing vineyard absorbs the morning’s first sunlight’

I’m fortunate enough to taste a fair amount of fine wine each year and I have come to the conclusion that each of us is forced to build our own stylistic preferences, regardless of the appellation or classification of a wine. Instead of simply choosing a bottle of Bordeaux over Barolo, for example, most of us probably aim to drink each on the right occasion and, in doing so, carve out our individual preferences for these wines. My personal bias – which I must confess, to be fair and transp ...

EPI purchases Super Tuscan producer Isole e Olena

The De Marchi family established the 56ha estate back in 1956, and it is now firmly established as one of the region’s leading producers. Isole e Olena played a key role in reviving the quality of Chianti in the 1970s, and its flagship wine – Cepparello, a barrique-aged Sangiovese from old vines – is regarded as one of the original Super Tuscans. A Piedmont lawyer called Francesco De Marchi founded the business, but his visionary son – Paulo De Marchi – has driven its rise to prominence. He is r ...