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.
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 Ege Bolgesi
Turkey, located on the Anatolian peninsula between the Mediterranean and the Black Sea, produces more grapes than any other country in the world. However, only a very small proportion of these grapes are made into wine; as a predominantly Muslim nation, Turkey's per capita Alcohol consumption is very low. The lack of wine production in Turkey is highly ironic, as wine historians believe that viticulture and winemaking originated in this Part of the world. Archaeological projects in Turkey and neighboring countries in the Levant have uncovered evidence suggesting that primitive VineBreeding was part of life here more than 6,000 years ago, which explains the abundance of wine grapes (vinifera).
What are the typical flavors of the Sangiovese grape variety?
- OakPresent in 1% of Sangiovese
- SpicesPresent in 1% of Sangiovese
- Red fruitPresent in 1% of Sangiovese
- Black fruitPresent in 1% of Sangiovese
- Dried fruitPresent in 1% of Sangiovese