Wines made from Sangiovese grapes of Ribera del Duero
Discover the best wines made with Sangiovese as a single variety or as a blend of Ribera del Duero.
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 Castille-et-Léon
The wine region of Ribera del Duero is located in the region of Castille-et-Léon of Spain. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Vega Sicilia or the Domaine Vega Sicilia produce mainly wines red. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Ribera del Duero are Tempranillo, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Merlot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Ribera del Duero often reveals types of flavors of cream, ripe blackberries or cigar box and sometimes also flavors of rosemary, baking spice or espresso.
What are the typical flavors of the Sangiovese grape variety?
- CheesePresent in 1% of Sangiovese
- Dark fruitPresent in 1% of Sangiovese
- Non oakPresent in 1% of Sangiovese
- EarthPresent in 1% of Sangiovese
- MicrobioPresent in 1% of Sangiovese
- OakPresent in 1% of Sangiovese
- SpicesPresent in 1% of Sangiovese
- Red fruitPresent in 1% of Sangiovese
- Black fruitPresent in 1% of Sangiovese