Wines made from Sangiovese grapes of Soave
Discover the best wines made with Sangiovese as a single variety or as a blend of Soave.
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 Vénétie
The wine region of Soave is located in the region of Vénétie of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Pasqua or the Domaine Fasoli Gino produce mainly wines white, sparkling and red. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Soave are Garganega, Chardonnay and Pinot blanc, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Soave often reveals types of flavors of grapefruit, hay or floral and sometimes also flavors of dried fruit, tropical fruit or green apple.
What are the typical flavors of the Sangiovese grape variety?
- VegetalPresent in 1% of Sangiovese
- Tree fruitPresent in 1% of Sangiovese
- Tropical fruitPresent in 1% of Sangiovese
News about the grape variety Sangiovese
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