Wines made from Sangiovese grapes of Ankara
Discover the best wines made with Sangiovese as a single variety or as a blend of Ankara.
Firm, upright reds with precise acidity and angular tannins, showing aromas of sour cherry, plum, dried herbs, leather, black tea and balsamic notes. Characteristically bitter, savoury finish. Star of Chianti Classico DOCG, Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG and Morellino di Scansano. Italy's most planted variety, a descendant of Ciliegiolo × Calabrese di Montenuovo.
Central Anatolia around the Turkish capital (plateau ~900 m), continental dry climate with strong temperature swings. Kalecik Karasi reigns in red (indigenous variety saved from extinction in the 1960s): supple and juicy with red cherry, raspberry, strawberry and floral touch, round tannins and freshness — the Turkish Pinot Noir in elegance. Denser Bogazkere and Okuzkare (blackberry, plum, spices). Cabernet and Syrah as complement.