Wines made from Sangiovese grapes of Salina
Discover the best wines made with Sangiovese as a single variety or as a blend of Salina.
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).
The wine region of Salina is located in the region of Sicile of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Tasca d'Almerita or the Domaine Caravaglio produce mainly wines white, red and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Salina are Nerello mascalese, Nero d'Avola and Sangiovese, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Salina often reveals types of flavors of cherry, blueberry or almonds and sometimes also flavors of cheese, stone fruit or orange.