Wines made from Sangiovese grapes of Prosecco
Discover the best wines made with Sangiovese as a single variety or as a blend of Prosecco.
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.
Italian sparkling world star: Glera (85% min) by the Martinotti method (tank), fine convivial bubble, signature notes of green apple, pear, white flowers and sweet almond, fresh, light finish. From dry Brut to rounder Extra Dry. Prosecco DOC in Veneto and Friuli (36,000 ha), Conegliano Valdobbiadene DOCG on steep hillsides (UNESCO, ~8,700 ha) more complex and mineral, Cartizze at the top. ~90 M bottles DOCG/year.