Wines made from Sangiovese grapes of Rosso di Montepulciano

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

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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 Rosso di Montepulciano is located in the region of Toscane of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Lunadoro or the Domaine Vecchia Cantina produce mainly wines red. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Rosso di Montepulciano are Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Rosso di Montepulciano often reveals types of flavors of cherry, thyme or raisin and sometimes also flavors of cheese, dark fruit or savory.

What are the typical flavors of the Sangiovese grape variety?

Red fruitPresent in 41% of Sangiovese
OakPresent in 36% of Sangiovese
EarthPresent in 36% of Sangiovese
Non oakPresent in 33% of Sangiovese
Black fruitPresent in 31% of Sangiovese
SpicesPresent in 29% of Sangiovese
MicrobioPresent in 15% of Sangiovese
VegetalPresent in 12% of Sangiovese
CherryPresent in 9% of Sangiovese
FloralPresent in 9% of Sangiovese

OakyPresent in 8% of Sangiovese
Red fruitPresent in 7% of Sangiovese
TobaccoPresent in 6% of Sangiovese
BlackberryPresent in 6% of Sangiovese
LeatherPresent in 6% of Sangiovese
RaspberryPresent in 5% of Sangiovese
Dried fruitPresent in 5% of Sangiovese
PlumPresent in 5% of Sangiovese
PepperPresent in 5% of Sangiovese
VanillaPresent in 5% of Sangiovese

News about the grape variety Sangiovese

Decanter magazine latest issue: February 2022

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Tuscany’s Frescobaldi unveils Calimaia estate in Montepulciano

There are historic links between the area and the Frescobaldi family, which will make Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG wines at Tenuta Calimaia. Frescobaldi originally acquired the estate last year, when it was known as Corte alla Flora, and has now relaunched it within the group’s portfolio of Tuscan wineries. Tenuta Calimaia vineyards. Photo credit: Marchesi Frescobaldi. Montepulciano’s beauty ‘is literally breath-taking’, said Lamberto Frescobaldi, president of Marchesi Frescobaldi. ‘Here, i ...

More must-taste wines selected by Decanter’s Regional Editors for DFWE NYC

In the second part of this series, Decanter’s editorial team members highlight the wines they are looking forward to tasting at the upcoming Decanter Fine Wine Encounter NYC on Saturday 18th June 2022. Tina Gellie – Content Manager and Regional Editor (US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand & South Africa) Burrowing Owl, Cabernet Sauvignon, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, Canada 2019 In 2016, while on a press trip to British Columbia’s Okanagan and Similkameen Valleys, I had the pleasur ...