Wines made from Sangiovese grapes of Arizona
Discover the best wines made with Sangiovese as a single variety or as a blend of Arizona.
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 Arizona
Arizona is located in the extreme Southwestern corner of the United States of America, bordered by Mexico to the south and southern California to the west. It covers 300,000 km² (114,000 square miles) between latitudes 31°N and 36°N. The main varieties used to make Arizona wines are Syrah, Viognier, Muscat and, of course, the ubiquitous Cabernet Sauvignon and Zinfandel. They do best in cooler regions, especially in the southwest.
What are the typical flavors of the Sangiovese grape variety?
- MicrobioPresent in 4% of Sangiovese
- Citrus fruitPresent in 4% of Sangiovese
- VegetalPresent in 3% of Sangiovese
- FloralPresent in 2% of Sangiovese
- Tree fruitPresent in 2% of Sangiovese
- Tropical fruitPresent in 1% of Sangiovese
- Dried fruitPresent in 1% of Sangiovese