Wines made from Sangiovese grapes of Ege Bolgesi
Discover the best wines made with Sangiovese as a single variety or as a blend of Ege Bolgesi.
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.
Turkey's largest wine region (Aegean Sea, ~52% of production), ancient cradle of Smyrna and Ephesus, hot Mediterranean climate on clay-limestone and schist soils. Sultaniye is the signature white king (seedless grape, ~95% of vines at Manisa): lively and light with citrus, green apple, white flowers and honey touch, from dry to semi-sweet. Bornova Misketi (Muscat) floral and aromatic, Çalkarası as spiced rosé. International Cabernet and Syrah.