Wines made from Sangiovese grapes of Shenandoah Valley
Discover the best wines made with Sangiovese as a single variety or as a blend of Shenandoah Valley.
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 Virginia
The wine region of Shenandoah Valley is located in the region of Virginia of United States. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Terre Rouge or the Domaine Early Mountain produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Shenandoah Valley are Chardonnay, Cabernet franc and Riesling, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Shenandoah Valley often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, oak or spices.
What are the typical flavors of the Sangiovese grape variety?
- Black fruitPresent in 2% of Sangiovese
- Non oakPresent in 1% of Sangiovese
- MicrobioPresent in 1% of Sangiovese
- Tropical fruitPresent in 1% of Sangiovese