Wines made from Sangiovese grapes of Freisa d'Asti

Discover the best wines made with Sangiovese as a single variety or as a blend of Freisa d'Asti.

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 Piedmont

The wine region of Freisa d'Asti is located in the region of Piémont of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Tenuta Santa Caterina or the Domaine Marchesi di Barolo produce mainly wines red and sparkling. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Freisa d'Asti are Freisa, Nebbiolo and Cortese, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Freisa d'Asti often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of spices, red fruit or black fruit.

What are the typical flavors of the Sangiovese grape variety?