Wines made from Sangiovese grapes of Valdichiana
Discover the best wines made with Sangiovese as a single variety or as a blend of Valdichiana.
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).
The wine region of Valdichiana is located in the region of Toscane of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Santa Vittoria or the Domaine Tipici dell'Aretino produce mainly wines white, red and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Valdichiana are Chardonnay, Sangiovese and Pinot blanc, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Valdichiana often reveals types of flavors of non oak, oak.