Wines made from Sangiovese grapes of South Africa
Discover the best wines made with Sangiovese as a single variety or as a blend of South Africa.
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 wines of South Africa
South Africa is one of the most important wine producing countries in the southern hemisphere. With over 300 years of wine making history, it is often described as a bridge between the Old and New Worlds. The majority of wines are produced using New World winemaking techniques, but they often have more stylistic similarities with their Old World counterparts. Since the end of apartheid, South African wine has received international attention and recognition for its wide variety of styles.
What are the typical flavors of the Sangiovese grape variety?
- Red fruitPresent in 32% of Sangiovese
- OakPresent in 31% of Sangiovese
- Black fruitPresent in 29% of Sangiovese
- Non oakPresent in 26% of Sangiovese
- EarthPresent in 26% of Sangiovese
- SpicesPresent in 23% of Sangiovese
- VegetalPresent in 16% of Sangiovese
- MicrobioPresent in 14% of Sangiovese
- FloralPresent in 12% of Sangiovese
- Dried fruitPresent in 10% of Sangiovese
- Citrus fruitPresent in 4% of Sangiovese
- StrawberriesPresent in 4% of Sangiovese
- Tree fruitPresent in 4% of Sangiovese
- EarthyPresent in 3% of Sangiovese
- BlackberryPresent in 3% of Sangiovese
- OakyPresent in 3% of Sangiovese
- Red fruitPresent in 3% of Sangiovese
- CherryPresent in 3% of Sangiovese
- ChocolatePresent in 2% of Sangiovese
- Black currantPresent in 2% 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 ...
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 ...
More must-taste wines selected by Decanter’s Regional Editors for DFWE NYC
In the second part of this series, Decanter’s editorial team members highlight the wines they are looking forward to tasting at the upcoming Decanter Fine Wine Encounter NYC on Saturday 18th June 2022. Tina Gellie – Content Manager and Regional Editor (US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand & South Africa) Burrowing Owl, Cabernet Sauvignon, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, Canada 2019 In 2016, while on a press trip to British Columbia’s Okanagan and Similkameen Valleys, I had the pleasur ...