Wines made from Sangiovese grapes of Vino da Tavola
Discover the best wines made with Sangiovese as a single variety or as a blend of Vino da Tavola.
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 Vino da Tavola
Vino da Tavola was the most basic classification of Italian wines. It is now renamed simply "Vino" and appears on labels as Vino d'Italia. The original name literally means "table wine" as opposed to premium wines from specific geographical locations (see EU wine label). In May 2011, the first legal steps were taken to abolish the Vino da Tavola category, in favor of a New classification of wines called simply Vino.
What are the typical flavors of the Sangiovese grape variety?
- Red fruitPresent in 33% of Sangiovese
- OakPresent in 29% of Sangiovese
- Black fruitPresent in 26% of Sangiovese
- Non oakPresent in 23% of Sangiovese
- EarthPresent in 20% of Sangiovese
- SpicesPresent in 19% of Sangiovese
- MicrobioPresent in 13% of Sangiovese
- Dried fruitPresent in 9% of Sangiovese
- FloralPresent in 6% of Sangiovese
- VegetalPresent in 4% of Sangiovese
- Red fruitPresent in 4% of Sangiovese
- Citrus fruitPresent in 4% of Sangiovese
- StrawberriesPresent in 4% of Sangiovese
- EarthyPresent in 4% of Sangiovese
- RaspberryPresent in 4% of Sangiovese
- CherryPresent in 4% of Sangiovese
- BlackberryPresent in 3% of Sangiovese
- Dark fruitPresent in 3% of Sangiovese
- VioletPresent in 3% of Sangiovese
- Black cherriesPresent in 3% of Sangiovese
News about the grape variety Sangiovese
Daou Family Estates in Paso Robles expands to Tuscany
The new Daou Family estate has yet to be named but the purchase includes 70 hectares of land and an old farmhouse called Coroglie. Next month, the Daou brothers will plant 20 hectares of vines focusing on Bordeaux varietals Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot. The vineyard will incorporate biodynamic principles, as well as dry-farming and organic approaches. The first harvest is planned for 2025. Winemaker Daniel Daou was drawn to the new estate by the similarities he found with the pr ...
Va Piano purchases 21 hectare vineyard in Walla Walla Valley
The boutique producer plans to grow Bordeaux and Italian varietals on the land, which it has purchased from SeVein Vineyards. The parcel is located in the middle of the SeVein slope, 274 to 335 metres (900 to 1,100 feet) above sea level. It benefits from similar loam soils and elevation to the celebrated Seven Hills Vineyard, which is located on the next ridge to the east. ‘I really feel like we are getting the best spot in all of SeVein for top quality Bordeaux and Italian varietals,’ said Va P ...
Pian del Gallo – Tinazzi falls for Tuscany
The Tinazzi family, owners of the eponymous group with estates in Veneto and Puglia, has expanded to Tuscany with the acquisition, in early 2022, of a property in the Chianti Classico DOCG area. The Pian del Gallo estate includes 5.5 hectares of organically farmed vineyards and olive trees, as well as hospitality facilities. A fruitful quest The acquisition was not a sudden or impulsive decision, but rather the culmination of a long search for a Tuscan property to enrich the Tinazzi portfolio. G ...