Wines made from Sangiovese grapes of Orvietano Rosso

Discover the best wines made with Sangiovese as a single variety or as a blend of Orvietano Rosso.

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1Winery Tenuta Le Velette - Rosso di Spicca OrvietanoRosso di Spicca OrvietanoWinery Tenuta Le VeletteNote - 1Note - 1Note - 1Note - 0.5Note - 0
2Winery Castello di Montegiove - Gatto GattoGatto GattoWinery Castello di MontegioveNote - 1Note - 1Note - 1Note - 0.5Note - 0
3Winery Castello di Montegiove - mi.mo.somi.mo.soWinery Castello di MontegioveNote - 1Note - 1Note - 1Note - 0.5Note - 0
4Winery Tenuta Santa Croce - Peònio SangiovesePeònio SangioveseWinery Tenuta Santa Croce
5Winery Tenuta Le Velette - 1870 Rosso Orvietano1870 Rosso OrvietanoWinery Tenuta Le Velette

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 Orvietano Rosso is located in the region of Ombrie of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Castello di Montegiove or the Domaine Cantina Altarocca produce mainly wines red. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Orvietano Rosso are Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet franc, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Orvietano Rosso often reveals types of flavors of non oak, oak or spices and sometimes also flavors of black fruit, earth or red fruit.

What are the typical flavors of the Sangiovese grape variety?

  • Non oakPresent in 1% of Sangiovese
  • EarthPresent in 1% of Sangiovese
  • OakPresent in 1% of Sangiovese
  • Red fruitPresent in 1% of Sangiovese

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