Wines made from Sangiovese grapes of Colli di Luni
Discover the best wines made with Sangiovese as a single variety or as a blend of Colli di Luni.
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 Ligurie
The wine region of Colli di Luni is located in the region of Ligurie of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Lvnae or the Domaine Lvnae produce mainly wines white, red and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Colli di Luni are Vermentino, Sangiovese and Merlot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Colli di Luni often reveals types of flavors of citrus, almonds or melon and sometimes also flavors of non oak, oak or grapefruit.
What are the typical flavors of the Sangiovese grape variety?
- Black fruitPresent in 6% of Sangiovese
- SpicesPresent in 5% of Sangiovese
- Red fruitPresent in 5% of Sangiovese
- Non oakPresent in 4% of Sangiovese
- EarthPresent in 4% of Sangiovese
- OakPresent in 4% of Sangiovese
- CherryPresent in 2% of Sangiovese
- EarthyPresent in 2% of Sangiovese
- MicrobioPresent in 2% of Sangiovese
- ChocolatePresent in 1% of Sangiovese
- FloralPresent in 1% of Sangiovese
- Dark fruitPresent in 1% of Sangiovese
- CheesePresent in 1% of Sangiovese
- OakyPresent in 1% of Sangiovese
- PepperPresent in 1% of Sangiovese
- LeatherPresent in 1% of Sangiovese
- VanillaPresent in 1% of Sangiovese
- TobaccoPresent in 1% of Sangiovese
- StrawberriesPresent in 1% of Sangiovese
- BlackberryPresent in 1% of Sangiovese
News about the grape variety Sangiovese
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