Wines made from Sangiovese grapes of del Frusinate

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

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 Lazio

The wine region of del Frusinate is located in the region of Latium of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Corte dei Papi or the Domaine Macciocca produce mainly wines white, red and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of del Frusinate are Maturana blanca, Merlot and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of del Frusinate often reveals types of flavors of earth, tree fruit or citrus fruit and sometimes also flavors of tropical fruit, microbio or non oak.

What are the typical flavors of the Sangiovese grape variety?