Wines made from Sangiovese grapes of Latium

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

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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 Latium

Lazio is a region in Central Italy, where the ancient capital of Rome is located. The region's reputation is based primarily on its white wines, the main varieties of which are Trebbiano, Malvasia di Candia and Malvasia Puntinata. Traditionally, these wines were fat, Round, abboccato and intended for immediate consumption. Today, the styles are lighter, drier and crisper thanks to modern winemaking methods.

What are the typical flavors of the Sangiovese grape variety?

Red fruitPresent in 19% of Sangiovese
EarthPresent in 17% of Sangiovese
OakPresent in 16% of Sangiovese
Black fruitPresent in 15% of Sangiovese
Non oakPresent in 10% of Sangiovese
MicrobioPresent in 8% of Sangiovese
SpicesPresent in 7% of Sangiovese
Citrus fruitPresent in 6% of Sangiovese
FloralPresent in 5% of Sangiovese
VegetalPresent in 4% of Sangiovese

CherryPresent in 4% of Sangiovese
Red fruitPresent in 4% of Sangiovese
Tree fruitPresent in 4% of Sangiovese
RaspberryPresent in 3% of Sangiovese
OakyPresent in 3% of Sangiovese
LeatherPresent in 3% of Sangiovese
EarthyPresent in 3% of Sangiovese
PlumPresent in 3% of Sangiovese
VanillaPresent in 2% of Sangiovese
BlackberryPresent in 2% of Sangiovese

News about the grape variety Sangiovese

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Decanter magazine latest issue: February 2022

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