Wines made from Sangiovese grapes of Salento
Discover the best wines made with Sangiovese as a single variety or as a blend of Salento.
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 Salento is located in the region of Pouilles of Italy. We currently count 851 estates and châteaux in the of Salento, producing 2704 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Salento go well with generally quite well with dishes .
What are the typical flavors of the Sangiovese grape variety?
- Red fruitPresent in 9% of Sangiovese
- Black fruitPresent in 9% of Sangiovese
- Non oakPresent in 7% of Sangiovese
- EarthPresent in 7% of Sangiovese
- OakPresent in 7% of Sangiovese
- SpicesPresent in 7% of Sangiovese
- PlumPresent in 4% of Sangiovese
- CherryPresent in 3% of Sangiovese
- Dried fruitPresent in 3% of Sangiovese
- VanillaPresent in 2% of Sangiovese
- Red fruitPresent in 2% of Sangiovese
- StrawberriesPresent in 2% of Sangiovese
- MicrobioPresent in 2% of Sangiovese
- PepperPresent in 2% of Sangiovese
- ChocolatePresent in 2% of Sangiovese
- VegetalPresent in 1% of Sangiovese
- BlackberryPresent in 1% of Sangiovese
- EarthyPresent in 1% of Sangiovese
- FloralPresent in 1% of Sangiovese
- OakyPresent in 1% of Sangiovese
News about the grape variety Sangiovese
Va Piano purchases 21 hectare vineyard in Walla Walla Valley
The boutique producer plans to grow Bordeaux and Italian varietals on the land, which it has purchased from SeVein Vineyards. The parcel is located in the middle of the SeVein slope, 274 to 335 metres (900 to 1,100 feet) above sea level. It benefits from similar loam soils and elevation to the celebrated Seven Hills Vineyard, which is located on the next ridge to the east. ‘I really feel like we are getting the best spot in all of SeVein for top quality Bordeaux and Italian varietals,’ said Va P ...
Decanter magazine latest issue: February 2022
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Ukrainian wine, hanging in the balance
Since February 24th 2022 the world has quickly learned a great deal more about Europe’s second-largest country, Ukraine. Most notably will be our profound admiration for the Ukrainians’ continued resistance to the invading Russian Army. This is but one item on a long list that includes such things as Ukraine being one of the world’s top exporters of wheat, barley and sunflower seeds. However, many people are also now learning that Ukraine not only has a thriving winemaking sect ...