Wines made from Sangiovese grapes of Copertino
Discover the best wines made with Sangiovese as a single variety or as a blend of Copertino.
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 Salento (southern Apulia, 1976) on clay and iron-rich terra rossa soils over calcareous tuff, hot Mediterranean climate. Negroamaro is the signature red (>=70%): deep and full-bodied with notes of plum, black cherry, blackberry, tobacco, tar, and blood orange peel, firm tannins and fine acidity — ferrous mineral note from the soils. Malvasia Nera (up to 30%) adds roundness and floral notes. Riserva after 2 years of aging.