Wines made from Sangiovese grapes of Orcia

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

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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 Orcia is located in the region of Toscane of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Podere Forte or the Domaine Podere Forte produce mainly wines red, pink and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Orcia are Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Orcia often reveals types of flavors of cherry, microbio or chocolate and sometimes also flavors of cinnamon, dark fruit or cedar.

What are the typical flavors of the Sangiovese grape variety?

OakPresent in 13% of Sangiovese
Red fruitPresent in 12% of Sangiovese
EarthPresent in 12% of Sangiovese
Black fruitPresent in 10% of Sangiovese
Non oakPresent in 8% of Sangiovese
SpicesPresent in 8% of Sangiovese
FloralPresent in 4% of Sangiovese
MicrobioPresent in 3% of Sangiovese
Dried fruitPresent in 2% of Sangiovese
OakyPresent in 2% of Sangiovese

Dark fruitPresent in 2% of Sangiovese
Black fruitsPresent in 1% of Sangiovese
Red cherryPresent in 1% of Sangiovese
PepperPresent in 1% of Sangiovese
BalsamicPresent in 1% of Sangiovese
Black currantPresent in 1% of Sangiovese
ChocolatePresent in 1% of Sangiovese
CinnamonPresent in 1% of Sangiovese
CedarPresent in 1% of Sangiovese
LeatherPresent in 1% of Sangiovese

News about the grape variety Sangiovese

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