Wines made from Sangiovese grapes of Georgia
Discover the best wines made with Sangiovese as a single variety or as a blend of Georgia.
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 Georgia
Georgia is a state in the Southeastern United States, bordered by Alabama to the west and Florida to the south. Georgia was once one of the largest wine producing states in the country. However, the early arrival (1905) of Prohibition here killed the Georgia wine industry until the 1980s. Today, Georgia is one of the largest wine producing states in the southeastern United States.
What are the typical flavors of the Sangiovese grape variety?
- OakPresent in 3% of Sangiovese
- Non oakPresent in 1% of Sangiovese
- Black fruitPresent in 1% of Sangiovese