Wines made from Sangiovese grapes of Umbria
Discover the best wines made with Sangiovese as a single variety or as a blend of Umbria.
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 Umbria
Umbria, in CentralItaly, is a region of lush hills, hilltop villages and iconic historic towns. The latter are exemplified by Orvieto and Assisi. At the very heart of the Italian peninsula, it is surrounded by Tuscany, Marche and Lazio. It is in fact the only Italian region without a coastline or international border.
What are the typical flavors of the Sangiovese grape variety?
- OakPresent in 66% of Sangiovese
- Red fruitPresent in 66% of Sangiovese
- EarthPresent in 65% of Sangiovese
- Black fruitPresent in 57% of Sangiovese
- Non oakPresent in 56% of Sangiovese
- SpicesPresent in 50% of Sangiovese
- MicrobioPresent in 27% of Sangiovese
- VegetalPresent in 19% of Sangiovese
- Dried fruitPresent in 18% of Sangiovese
- FloralPresent in 15% of Sangiovese
- CherryPresent in 13% of Sangiovese
- OakyPresent in 12% of Sangiovese
- EarthyPresent in 11% of Sangiovese
- LeatherPresent in 10% of Sangiovese
- Red fruitPresent in 9% of Sangiovese
- PlumPresent in 9% of Sangiovese
- PepperPresent in 9% of Sangiovese
- BlackberryPresent in 8% of Sangiovese
- TobaccoPresent in 8% of Sangiovese
- VanillaPresent in 8% of Sangiovese
Discover the best wines made with Sangiovese of Umbria
- The best wines made with Sangiovese grapes of Amelia
- The best wines made with Sangiovese grapes of Assisi
- The best wines made with Sangiovese grapes of Colli Altotiberini
- The best wines made with Sangiovese grapes of Colli Martani
- The best wines made with Sangiovese grapes of Colli Perugini
- The best wines made with Sangiovese grapes of Lago di Corbara
- The best wines made with Sangiovese grapes of Montefalco
- The best wines made with Sangiovese grapes of Narni
- The best wines made with Sangiovese grapes of Orvietano Rosso
- The best wines made with Sangiovese grapes of Orvieto
- The best wines made with Sangiovese grapes of Spoleto
- The best wines made with Sangiovese grapes of Todi
- The best wines made with Sangiovese grapes of Torgiano
- The best wines made with Sangiovese grapes of Trasimeno