Wines made from Sangiovese grapes of Montecucco

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

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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 Montecucco is located in the region of Toscane of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Amantis or the Domaine Azienda Biologica Basile produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Montecucco are Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Montecucco often reveals types of flavors of cherry, vegetal or cinnamon and sometimes also flavors of cheese, dark fruit or grass.

What are the typical flavors of the Sangiovese grape variety?

OakPresent in 48% of Sangiovese
Red fruitPresent in 46% of Sangiovese
EarthPresent in 39% of Sangiovese
Non oakPresent in 34% of Sangiovese
Black fruitPresent in 34% of Sangiovese
SpicesPresent in 25% of Sangiovese
MicrobioPresent in 15% of Sangiovese
Dried fruitPresent in 9% of Sangiovese
VegetalPresent in 6% of Sangiovese
CherryPresent in 5% of Sangiovese

FloralPresent in 4% of Sangiovese
OakyPresent in 4% of Sangiovese
EarthyPresent in 4% of Sangiovese
StrawberriesPresent in 4% of Sangiovese
PepperPresent in 4% of Sangiovese
PlumPresent in 3% of Sangiovese
RaspberryPresent in 3% of Sangiovese
LeatherPresent in 3% of Sangiovese
Red fruitPresent in 3% of Sangiovese
TobaccoPresent in 2% of Sangiovese

News about the grape variety Sangiovese

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