Wines made from Sangiovese grapes of Vin Santo
Discover the best wines made with Sangiovese as a single variety or as a blend of Vin Santo.
Firm, upright reds with precise acidity and angular tannins, showing aromas of sour cherry, plum, dried herbs, leather, black tea and balsamic notes. Characteristically bitter, savoury finish. Star of Chianti Classico DOCG, Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG and Morellino di Scansano. Italy's most planted variety, a descendant of Ciliegiolo × Calabrese di Montenuovo.
Tuscan sweet liqueur wine made since the Middle Ages: white grapes (Trebbiano Toscano, Malvasia) dried on racks then pressed in March, fermentation and ageing 3-10 years in small caratelli casks. Golden to amber robe, intense notes of honey, dried apricot, fig, Corinth raisin, walnut and caramelised touch, rich palate balanced by signature acidity. DOC Vin Santo del Chianti and variants. Meditation wine, dessert, biscotti.