Wines made from Sangiovese grapes of Brindisi
Discover the best wines made with Sangiovese as a single variety or as a blend of Brindisi.
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 Pouilles
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.
What are the typical flavors of the Sangiovese grape variety?
- OakyPresent in 1% of Sangiovese
- SmokePresent in 1% of Sangiovese
- BlackberryPresent in 1% of Sangiovese
- VanillaPresent in 1% of Sangiovese
- PlumPresent in 1% of Sangiovese
- Red cherryPresent in 1% of Sangiovese
- Black currantPresent in 1% of Sangiovese
- ChocolatePresent in 1% of Sangiovese
News about the grape variety Sangiovese
Pian del Gallo – Tinazzi falls for Tuscany
The Tinazzi family, owners of the eponymous group with estates in Veneto and Puglia, has expanded to Tuscany with the acquisition, in early 2022, of a property in the Chianti Classico DOCG area. The Pian del Gallo estate includes 5.5 hectares of organically farmed vineyards and olive trees, as well as hospitality facilities. A fruitful quest The acquisition was not a sudden or impulsive decision, but rather the culmination of a long search for a Tuscan property to enrich the Tinazzi portfolio. G ...
Tuscany’s Frescobaldi unveils Calimaia estate in Montepulciano
There are historic links between the area and the Frescobaldi family, which will make Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG wines at Tenuta Calimaia. Frescobaldi originally acquired the estate last year, when it was known as Corte alla Flora, and has now relaunched it within the group’s portfolio of Tuscan wineries. Tenuta Calimaia vineyards. Photo credit: Marchesi Frescobaldi. Montepulciano’s beauty ‘is literally breath-taking’, said Lamberto Frescobaldi, president of Marchesi Frescobaldi. ‘Here, i ...
Decanter magazine latest issue: February 2022
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