Wines made from Sangiovese grapes of Valtenesi

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

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 Valtenesi is located in the region of Lombardie of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Pasini San Giovanni or the Domaine Cà Maiol produce mainly wines pink, red and sparkling. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Valtenesi are Sangiovese et Marzemino, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Valtenesi often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, red fruit or tropical fruit.

What are the typical flavors of the Sangiovese grape variety?