Wines made from Sangiovese grapes of Alghero
Discover the best wines made with Sangiovese as a single variety or as a blend of Alghero.
More informations about the variety Sangiovese
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.
More informations about the region of Sardinia
Sardinian DOC (1995) in the northwest around Alghero (Catalan enclave), Nurra plain ventilated by sea breezes, limestone and clay soils. Torbato is the exclusive signature white (~90 ha, Catalan heritage): dry and taut with citrus, yellow apple, white flowers, almond and a saline touch, fresh acidity and moderate alcohol despite the sunshine - often as spumante. Cabernet and Sangiovese for Mediterranean reds. Vendemmia Tardiva for golden sweet wines.
What are the typical flavors of the Sangiovese grape variety?
- GrassPresent in 1% of Sangiovese
- RhubarbPresent in 1% of Sangiovese
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- Citrus fruitPresent in 1% of Sangiovese
- Red fruitPresent in 1% of Sangiovese