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 32% of Sangiovese
- OakPresent in 28% of Sangiovese
- Black fruitPresent in 25% of Sangiovese
- Non oakPresent in 22% of Sangiovese
- EarthPresent in 19% of Sangiovese
- SpicesPresent in 18% of Sangiovese
- MicrobioPresent in 12% of Sangiovese
- Dried fruitPresent in 8% of Sangiovese
- FloralPresent in 5% of Sangiovese
- VegetalPresent in 4% of Sangiovese
- Citrus fruitPresent in 3% of Sangiovese
- RaspberryPresent in 3% of Sangiovese
- CherryPresent in 3% of Sangiovese
- StrawberriesPresent in 3% of Sangiovese
- EarthyPresent in 3% of Sangiovese
- Red fruitPresent in 3% of Sangiovese
- PlumPresent in 2% of Sangiovese
- BlackberryPresent in 2% of Sangiovese
- LeatherPresent in 2% of Sangiovese
- CranberryPresent in 2% of Sangiovese