Wines made from Sangiovese grapes of Colli dell'Etruria Centrale
Discover the best wines made with Sangiovese as a single variety or as a blend of Colli dell'Etruria Centrale.
Firm, upright reds with precise acidity and angular tannins, showing aromas of sour cherry, plum, dried herbs, leather, black tea and balsamic notes. Characteristically bitter, savoury finish. Star of Chianti Classico DOCG, Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG and Morellino di Scansano. Italy's most planted variety, a descendant of Ciliegiolo × Calabrese di Montenuovo.
Tuscan DOC (1990) covering the major Chianti zones (Florence, Siena, Arezzo, Pistoia, Pisa), a stylistic retreat from Chianti DOCG offering greater freedom. Sangiovese (≥50%) leads the reds: balanced, lively cherry, plum, violet and spice notes, firm tannins. Trebbiano Toscano (≥50%) leads the whites: fresh and light, white flowers and citrus. Vin Santo for sweetness and amber Occhio di Pernice with dried fruit, honey and caramel.