Wines made from Sangiovese grapes of Garda
Discover the best wines made with Sangiovese as a single variety or as a blend of Garda.
Firm, upright reds with precise acidity and angular tannins, showing aromas of sour cherry, plum, dried herbs, leather, black tea and balsamic notes. Characteristically bitter, savoury finish. Star of Chianti Classico DOCG, Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG and Morellino di Scansano. Italy's most planted variety, a descendant of Ciliegiolo × Calabrese di Montenuovo.
Vast DOC around Lake Garda across Lombardy and Veneto, cosmopolitan vineyard (~31,100 ha). Fresh, accessible whites dominate. Chardonnay, the most planted, shows signature citrus, white apple, flowers and fresh butter, supple palate. Saline Pinot Grigio, mineral Garganega, lively Riesling Italico.