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
- StrawberriesPresent in 4% of Sangiovese
- Citrus fruitPresent in 4% of Sangiovese
- Tree fruitPresent in 4% of Sangiovese
- CherryPresent in 3% of Sangiovese
- OakyPresent in 3% of Sangiovese
- EarthyPresent in 3% of Sangiovese
- BlackberryPresent in 3% of Sangiovese
- Red fruitPresent in 3% of Sangiovese
- TobaccoPresent in 2% of Sangiovese
- VanillaPresent in 2% of Sangiovese