Wines made from Sangiovese grapes of Eloro
Discover the best wines made with Sangiovese as a single variety or as a blend of Eloro.
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
The wine region of Eloro is located in the region of Sicile of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Riofavara or the Domaine Felice Modica produce mainly wines red, pink and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Eloro are Nero d'Avola et Sangiovese, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Eloro often reveals types of flavors of red fruit, black fruit or earth and sometimes also flavors of oak, spices or microbio.