Wines made from Sangiovese grapes of Leuk
Discover the best wines made with Sangiovese as a single variety or as a blend of Leuk.
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).
The wine region of Leuk is located in the region of Valais of Switzerland. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Memo One or the Domaine Memo One produce mainly wines red and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Leuk are Sangiovese, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. We currently count 1 estates and châteaux in the of Leuk, producing 2 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture.