Wines made from Sangiovese grapes of Orvieto

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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 Umbria

The wine region of Orvieto is located in the region of Ombrie of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Antinori or the Domaine Barberani produce mainly wines white, red and sparkling. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Orvieto are Verdelho, Chardonnay and Merlot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Orvieto often reveals types of flavors of honey, straw or tropical fruit and sometimes also flavors of tropical, oaky or smoke.

What are the typical flavors of the Sangiovese grape variety?

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