Wines made from Sangiovese grapes of Moscadello di Montalcino

Discover the best wines made with Sangiovese as a single variety or as a blend of Moscadello di Montalcino.

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 Moscadello di Montalcino is located in the region of Toscane of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Capanna or the Domaine Banfi produce mainly wines sweet, white and red. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Moscadello di Montalcino are Muscadelle et Sangiovese, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Moscadello di Montalcino often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, oak or tree fruit.

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News about the grape variety Sangiovese

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Discover the best wines made with Sangiovese of Moscadello di Montalcino