Wines made from Sangiovese grapes of Torgiano

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

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 Torgiano is located in the region of Ombrie of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Terre Margaritelli or the Domaine Lungarotti produce mainly wines red, white and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Torgiano are Sangiovese, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Merlot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Torgiano often reveals types of flavors of iron, earth or tomatoes and sometimes also flavors of prune, cinnamon or cheese.

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