Wines made from Sangiovese grapes of Rosso Conero
Discover the best wines made with Sangiovese as a single variety or as a blend of Rosso Conero.
Firm, upright reds with precise acidity and angular tannins, showing aromas of sour cherry, plum, dried herbs, leather, black tea and balsamic notes. Characteristically bitter, savoury finish. Star of Chianti Classico DOCG, Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG and Morellino di Scansano. Italy's most planted variety, a descendant of Ciliegiolo × Calabrese di Montenuovo.
DOC of the Marche on the Monte Conero promontory south of Ancona, limestone soils facing the Adriatic. Montepulciano is the signature red king (min. 85%, up to 15% Sangiovese): powerful and concentrated with wild black cherry, blackberry, blueberry, plum, Mediterranean herbs and black pepper, firm tannins — fleshy Mediterranean version of the grape. With age: leather, tobacco, undergrowth.