Wines made from Sangiovese grapes of Brindisi
Discover the best wines made with Sangiovese as a single variety or as a blend of Brindisi.
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 Brindisi is located in the region of Pouilles of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Risveglio or the Domaine Doppio Passo produce mainly wines red, pink and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Brindisi are Sangiovese, Primitivo and Verdeca, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Brindisi often reveals types of flavors of cherry, black fruits or jam and sometimes also flavors of raspberry, black currant or cassis.