Wines made from Sangiovese grapes of Monteregio di Massa Marittima

Discover the best wines made with Sangiovese as a single variety or as a blend of Monteregio di Massa Marittima.

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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 Monteregio di Massa Marittima is located in the region of Toscane of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Conti di San Bonifacio or the Domaine Le Mortelle produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Monteregio di Massa Marittima are Sangiovese, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Merlot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Monteregio di Massa Marittima often reveals types of flavors of cherry, non oak or dried fruit and sometimes also flavors of black fruit, red fruit or spices.

What are the typical flavors of the Sangiovese grape variety?

EarthPresent in 6% of Sangiovese
OakPresent in 5% of Sangiovese
Red fruitPresent in 5% of Sangiovese
Non oakPresent in 4% of Sangiovese
Black fruitPresent in 4% of Sangiovese
SpicesPresent in 3% of Sangiovese
MicrobioPresent in 3% of Sangiovese
FloralPresent in 2% of Sangiovese
Dried fruitPresent in 1% of Sangiovese
CherryPresent in 1% of Sangiovese

OakyPresent in 1% of Sangiovese
CinnamonPresent in 1% of Sangiovese
ChocolatePresent in 1% of Sangiovese
Black fruitsPresent in 1% of Sangiovese
LeatherPresent in 1% of Sangiovese
VanillaPresent in 1% of Sangiovese
TobaccoPresent in 1% of Sangiovese
BlackberryPresent in 1% of Sangiovese
EarthyPresent in 1% of Sangiovese
Dark fruitPresent in 1% of Sangiovese

News about the grape variety Sangiovese

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