Wines made from Sangiovese grapes of Sicily
Discover the best wines made with Sangiovese as a single variety or as a blend of Sicily.
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 Sicily
Sicily is the Southernmost region of Italy, and the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea. For over 2500 years, Sicily (Sicilia in Italian) has been an important centre of Mediterranean viticulture, although the reputation and style of its wines have changed considerably over time. The island was once best known for its Sweet muscatels (see Pantelleria), and later for its fortified Marsala. Today, many of its best-known wines are Dry table wines produced under the regional designation IGT Terre Siciliane, or Sicilia DOC (see below).
What are the typical flavors of the Sangiovese grape variety?
- Red fruitPresent in 17% of Sangiovese
- OakPresent in 12% of Sangiovese
- Black fruitPresent in 11% of Sangiovese
- Non oakPresent in 7% of Sangiovese
- EarthPresent in 7% of Sangiovese
- MicrobioPresent in 4% of Sangiovese
- SpicesPresent in 3% of Sangiovese
- FloralPresent in 3% of Sangiovese
- CranberryPresent in 2% of Sangiovese
- CherryPresent in 2% of Sangiovese
- OakyPresent in 2% of Sangiovese
- SmokePresent in 2% of Sangiovese
- EarthyPresent in 2% of Sangiovese
- BlackberryPresent in 2% of Sangiovese
- MineralityPresent in 2% of Sangiovese
- Red fruitPresent in 2% of Sangiovese
- TobaccoPresent in 2% of Sangiovese
- StrawberriesPresent in 2% of Sangiovese
- LicoricePresent in 2% of Sangiovese
- Black cherriesPresent in 2% of Sangiovese