Wines made from Sangiovese grapes of Yamanashi-ken
Discover the best wines made with Sangiovese as a single variety or as a blend of Yamanashi-ken.
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 Yamanashi-ken
Yamanashi is the first Japanese Geographical Indication (GI) for wine. Established in 2013, it is situated in the prefecture of the same name. Yamanashi is promoted as the birthplace of Japanese wine production. The most prominent Grape varieties grown here are the indigenous vitis vinefera white grape variety Koshu, and the Japanese-bred pale red Hybrid Muscat Bailey A.
What are the typical flavors of the Sangiovese grape variety?
- EarthPresent in 1% of Sangiovese
- Citrus fruitPresent in 1% of Sangiovese
- Red fruitPresent in 1% of Sangiovese
- Tropical fruitPresent in 1% of Sangiovese