Wines made from Sangiovese grapes of Lambrusco di Sorbara
Discover the best wines made with Sangiovese as a single variety or as a blend of Lambrusco di Sorbara.
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).
The wine region of Lambrusco di Sorbara is located in the region of Émilie-Romagne of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Piccini or the Domaine Cantina di Sorbara produce mainly wines sparkling, red and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Lambrusco di Sorbara are Sangiovese et Chardonnay, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Lambrusco di Sorbara often reveals types of flavors of cream, honey or cranberry and sometimes also flavors of wild strawberries, lemon or chocolate.