Wines made from Sangiovese grapes of Colli della Toscana Centrale

Discover the best wines made with Sangiovese as a single variety or as a blend of Colli della Toscana Centrale.

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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

The wine region of Colli della Toscana Centrale is located in the region of Toscane of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Fontodi or the Domaine Gagliole produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Colli della Toscana Centrale are Sangiovese, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Merlot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Colli della Toscana Centrale often reveals types of flavors of cream, earth or allspice and sometimes also flavors of black olive, balsamic or black plum.

What are the typical flavors of the Sangiovese grape variety?

Red fruitPresent in 31% of Sangiovese
EarthPresent in 29% of Sangiovese
OakPresent in 28% of Sangiovese
Black fruitPresent in 24% of Sangiovese
Non oakPresent in 22% of Sangiovese
SpicesPresent in 20% of Sangiovese
MicrobioPresent in 12% of Sangiovese
Dried fruitPresent in 7% of Sangiovese
FloralPresent in 6% of Sangiovese
VegetalPresent in 5% of Sangiovese

OrangePresent in 2% of Sangiovese
Citrus fruitPresent in 2% of Sangiovese
MintPresent in 2% of Sangiovese
LeatherPresent in 2% of Sangiovese
PepperPresent in 2% of Sangiovese
TrufflePresent in 2% of Sangiovese
CherryPresent in 2% of Sangiovese
RaspberryPresent in 2% of Sangiovese
MushroomPresent in 2% of Sangiovese
Cigar boxPresent in 2% of Sangiovese

News about the grape variety Sangiovese

Ukrainian wine, hanging in the balance

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Iconic Italian wineries partner on wine in space project

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