Wines made from Sangiovese grapes of Velletri
Discover the best wines made with Sangiovese as a single variety or as a blend of Velletri.
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 Velletri is located in the region of Latium of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Veliterna Vini or the Domaine Piana dei Castelli produce mainly wines red and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Velletri are Sangiovese et Merlot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Velletri often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of microbio, vegetal or spices.