Wines made from Sangiovese grapes of Texas
Discover the best wines made with Sangiovese as a single variety or as a blend of Texas.
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 Texas
Texas is the largest state in the United States of America and one of the most productive viticultural states. Covering 696,000 km² (268,000 square miles) between latitudes 25-36°N, this hot, Dry state is home to a range of mesoclimates suitable for viticulture in the deserts, mountains, lakes and plains of Texas. The main Grape varieties grown in Texas are Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc and (despite the hot conditions) Sauvignon Blanc. Generally speaking, Texas viticulture is divided into three main regions: NorthCentral, Southeast and Trans-Pecos.
What are the typical flavors of the Sangiovese grape variety?
- MicrobioPresent in 5% of Sangiovese
- VegetalPresent in 3% of Sangiovese
- Dried fruitPresent in 1% of Sangiovese
- Tree fruitPresent in 1% of Sangiovese
- Citrus fruitPresent in 1% of Sangiovese
- FloralPresent in 1% of Sangiovese