Wines made from Sangiovese grapes of Botticino

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

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 Lombardia

The wine region of Botticino is located in the region of Lombardie of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Tognazzi or the Domaine Noventa produce mainly wines red. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Botticino are Marzemino, Sangiovese and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Botticino often reveals types of flavors of oak, red fruit or black fruit.

What are the typical flavors of the Sangiovese grape variety?