Wines made from Sangiovese grapes of Colli Altotiberini
Discover the best wines made with Sangiovese as a single variety or as a blend of Colli Altotiberini.
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 Colli Altotiberini is located in the region of Ombrie of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Cantine Aliani or the Domaine Castello di Solfagnano produce mainly wines red and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Colli Altotiberini are Merlot, Sangiovese and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. In the mouth of Colli Altotiberini is a powerful with a nice freshness.