Wines made from Sangiovese grapes of Toscane

Discover the best wines made with Sangiovese as a single variety or as a blend of Toscane.

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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 Toscane

Tuscany is one of the most famous and prolific wine regions in Europe. It is best known for its Dry red wines made from Sangiovese grapes, which dominate production. These include Chianti, Brunello di Montalcino and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. The region's Vin Santo is also highly prized, as are its passito dessert wines, though these are produced in comparatively tiny quantities.

What are the typical flavors of the Sangiovese grape variety?

Non oakPresent in 93% of Sangiovese
OakPresent in 93% of Sangiovese
EarthPresent in 92% of Sangiovese
Red fruitPresent in 90% of Sangiovese
Black fruitPresent in 88% of Sangiovese
SpicesPresent in 88% of Sangiovese
MicrobioPresent in 55% of Sangiovese
Dried fruitPresent in 50% of Sangiovese
VegetalPresent in 39% of Sangiovese
FloralPresent in 38% of Sangiovese

CherryPresent in 33% of Sangiovese
OakyPresent in 32% of Sangiovese
LeatherPresent in 31% of Sangiovese
PlumPresent in 30% of Sangiovese
PepperPresent in 30% of Sangiovese
Red fruitPresent in 29% of Sangiovese
LicoricePresent in 29% of Sangiovese
VanillaPresent in 29% of Sangiovese
Dark fruitPresent in 28% of Sangiovese
ChocolatePresent in 28% of Sangiovese

News about the grape variety Sangiovese

Fuori Mondo announces Tuscan marble-aged Cabernet Sauvignon for €1,085

Most of the Italian masterpieces of the Renaissance in the 15th and 16th centuries were carved out of marble. Since the 1980s, Italian viticulture has had its Renaissance in the form of wine, but not much was often thought about combining the two. ‘Man needs to realise his dreams,’ said Yannick Alléno, presenting Fuori Marmo 2019, a unique marble-aged Cabernet Sauvignon from the Costa Toscana IGT at his three-star Michelin restaurant, Pavillon Ledoyen, in Paris last week. The idea was born in 20 ...

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

Inside the February 2022 issue of Decanter Magazine: FEATURES: Wines of the Year An extraordinary tasting, our best ever, of 126 wines put forward by Decanter’s experts and staff, resulted in these 51 top-scorers Your choice: why you bought that wine But was it really? Rolfe Hanson uncovers a host of decision makers involved in you picking that one bottle Burgundy 2020: vintage report Charles Curtis MW on the standout wines of this exceptional if hot year Producer profile: Château-Grillet Matt ...