Wines made from Sangiovese grapes of Montenetto di Brescia
Discover the best wines made with Sangiovese as a single variety or as a blend of Montenetto di Brescia.
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 Montenetto di Brescia is located in the region of Lombardie of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Pratum Coller or the Domaine Peri Bigogno produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Montenetto di Brescia are Merlot, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Marzemino, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Montenetto di Brescia often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak.