Sangiovese, awarded Decanter
In addition to being the symbol of Tuscany for wine, Sangiovese is the most widespread grape variety in Italy today with almost 72,000 hectares of vineyards. A massive presence justified by the great adaptability of Sangiovese and by enviable organoleptic capacities, perfect for the creation of pure wines or blends of great value. This is the case in which Sangiovese appears in appellations such as Carmignano, Rosso Piceno , Rosso Conero, Chianti, Brunello di Montalcino, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, Morellino di Scansano, Sangiovese di Romagna. Today, however, Sangiovese is diversified into many clones, which can be identified in two large groups: Sangiovese Grosso ( Brunello di Montalcino, Prugnolo Gentile di Montepulciano, Sangiovese Grosso di Lamole, Sangiovese Romagnolo) and Sangiovese Piccolo. Sangiovese remains an extremely adaptable grape and capable of acclimating itself to very different pedoclimatic conditions, always guaranteeing the creation of distinctly territorial wines.
With its origins for a long time shrouded in mystery, Sangiovese is today considered, also thanks to the analysis of its DNA, a probably spontaneous cross between Ciliegiolo and a vine from Southern Italy: the Calabrese di Montenuovo. Sangiovese prefers sunny places with a cool and breezy climate, while it becomes expressive if grown on poor soils, rich in skeleton and with a good percentage of limestone. Sangiovese can thus be counted as a gritty and impetuous wine, with marked tannins, a marked acidity, medium body and great concentration. Its versatility provides, in the case of Chianti Classico, for example, a basic version, a Riserva and a Gran Selezione, all suitable for making Sangiovese's response to different ripening periods known. However, the generic notes on the bright ruby red color, the characteristic aromas of cherry, violet, morello cherry, blood orange and ripe red fruit remain valid. It produces ample wines on the palate, with medium or full body, with a pronounced and moderately reduced tannic presence even in the most worked versions, as well as being able to ensure good freshness and aromatic persistence.
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For those who love wine and retain a true passion for Italian wine, Sangiovese is undoubtedly one of the most authentic expressions of the territoriality of the Peninsula. Buying Sangiovese online means first of all knowing its chosen territory, Tuscany, which has been successfully growing this variety for hundreds of years, so much so that it has attracted great public attention both towards the blend and the food and wine tourism that affects many areas of the region. . Another reason to buy Sangiovese is the fact that it is suitable both as a table wine and as a meditation wine: versatile and authentic, capable of reserving many surprises and surprising despite its recognizable identity. In summary: buying Sangiovese online means owning one of the treasures that the world envies the Italy of wine.
What are the Sangiovese varieties?
If we analyze the types of Sangiovese grown in Italy, we realize that under the genetic profile there are some differences that make it possible to place different clones in the same family, i.e. plants that retain a genetic material similar but not identical to the plant of origin. In the case of the famous Sangiovese B-Bs 11 clone we are faced with a selection of Sangiovese that has made the history of Brunello di Montalcino with Biondi Santi. Naturally, the possibility of creating clones by companies, as well as their subsequent registration in the National Register of Varieties, must contemplate the real peculiarity of the clone reared in terms of resistance to diseases and adaptation to the terroir. In the particular case of Tuscany, it seems that the weaknesses of Sangiovese cultivated up to the 70s of the last century had also contributed to the birth of the Super Tuscans, in which the improvement of international blends would have corrected the improper properties of Sangiovese and pushed towards investment in clonal selection.
What is the characteristic flavor of Sangiovese?
The organoleptic recognition of Sangiovese largely depends on a distinct and easily traceable flavor. The characteristic flavor of Sangiovese includes blood orange, violet, cherry, ripe red fruits, but also tomato, licorice and balsamic notes which, combined together, determine a structured palate, with pronounced acidity that gives tension and strength, while gradually releasing hints of green and refreshing notes such as oregano.
Where is the Sangiovese grape grown?
There are many regions where the Sangiovese grape is cultivated and widely spread. These include Tuscany, Marche, Lazio, Emilia-Romagna, while beyond the national borders Sangiovese is grown in Corsica, California, Argentina and Australia.
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2018 San Polo
This Brunello di Montalcino from San Polo, a winery owned by Marilisa Allegrini located in Montalcino, is made from Sangiovese grapes cultivated in the historic vineyards of the estate situated at about 450 meters of altitude, facing South, Southeast, and Southwest. The soils, characterized by a composition rich in calcium and clay, provide the wine with structure and longevity. The vines, trained on spurred cordon, are rooted in installations dating back to the 1990s and 2000s, ensuring high-qu...
View product pageBrunello di Montalcino DOCG 2020 Col d'Orcia
The Brunello di Montalcino di Col d'Orcia was born in vineyards located on the Sant'Angelo in Colle hill overlooking the Orcia river, in the heart of the municipality of Montalcino.
It is produced exclusively with Sangiovese grapes, harvested only by hand. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature of 30 ° C for about 18-20 days, with daily pumping over. Subsequently the wine ages in barrique for 4 years, and for further 12 months in bottle.
This Brunello di Mont...
View product pageChianti Classico DOCG 2021 Isole e Olena
The Chianti Classico of Isole e Olena is born in vineyards located on the gentle hills of Barberino Val d'Elsa, in the province of Florence.
It is produced 80% with Sangiovese grapes, 15% with Canaiolo grapes and 5% with Syrah grapes, harvested partly by hand and partly mechanically at the beginning of October. After the destemming and a soft pressing, the grapes macerate for about 12-20 days with pumping over twice a day and de-aging. The wine then ages in barriques and barrels for about 12 mont...
View product pageBrunello di Montalcino DOCG Riserva 2019 Poggio di Sotto
The Brunello di Montalcino Riserva from Poggio di Sotto is a Tuscan wine made from pure Sangiovese grapes, produced exclusively in the best vintages. This wine represents the pinnacle of the company's quality, thanks to a rigorous selection of the most expressive Brunello cask and limited production that often coincides with a single vineyard. The vineyards extend between 180 and 400 meters above sea level, with soils that vary from skeleton-rich to predominantly clay and marl, depending on the ...
View product pageChianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione Vigneto Il Poggio 2020 Castello Monsanto
Chianti Classico Il Poggio di Castello Monsanto comes from the vineyard of the same name in the municipality of Barberino Val d'Elsa, in the province of Florence.
The 3 grapes are harvested and selected entirely by hand. Fermentation takes place in truncated cone steel vats at a controlled temperature for about 20-22 days. Subsequently, the wine is aged for 18-20 months in 500 l French oak barrels, partly new and partly second passage, and for another 2 years in the bottle, before being put on th...
View product pageBrunello di Montalcino DOCG 2019 Poggio di Sotto
A life would not be enough to discover and fully appreciate Brunello di Montalcino Poggio di Sotto: a varied, extremely complex wine, a real wine treasure. It comes from vineyards located in Castelnuovo dell'Abate, where the arid and rocky terrain forces the vine to seek deeper nourishment.
The harvest takes place in September, picking only the best grapes, while fermenting spontaneously in wooden vats; then it ages for 42 months in Slavonian oak barrels.
Intense ruby red coloured wine, it present...
View product pageChianti Classico DOCG 2023 Riecine
The Chianti Classico of the Riecine winery is produced with 100% Sangiovese grapes.
The vineyards are located in the Gaiole in Chianti area on soils composed of limestone and clay and at an altitude of 400 meters above sea level. After harvesting, the grapes are selected and pressed before fermenting in concrete tanks. Maceration lasts a maximum of 10 days before the wine is transferred to exhausted tonneaux and large Grenier oak barrels for 14 months.
Intense ruby red color with garnet reflection...
View product pageBrunello di Montalcino DOCG 2020 Il Marroneto
Brunello di Montalcino Il Marroneto is a classic label that aims to impose the prestige of the Ilcinese lands, a typical expression and rich in personality of Sangiovese.
Fermentation takes place in steel for about 11-12 days, after which the wine is aged in oak barrels for 39 months and becomes Brunello after another 21 months in the bottle.
Intense ruby red, it is enhanced on the nose through hints of ripe black fruit in jam and spices. On the palate it is sapid and persistent, with tannins that...
View product pageBrunello di Montalcino DOCG 2019 Mastrojanni
Brunello di Montalcino di Mastrojanni comes to life in the Poderi Loreto and San Pio, in the heart of Montalcino.
It is produced entirely from Sangiovese grapes, harvested by hand once it reaches full maturity. After fermentation, the wine ages for 36 months in Allier oak barrels and for at least 6 months in glass before being released on the market.
In the glass it is coloured with a bright ruby red with purple reflections. The nose is intense and classic, with fragrant hints of sour cherry and b...
View product pageRosso di Montalcino DOC 2022 Mastrojanni
Rosso di Montalcino di Mastrojanni comes from Poderi San Pio and Loreto, located in the Sienese municipality of Montalcino known for being the home of choice for the renowned Brunello.
It is made from Sangiovese grapes only, which ferment in steel at a controlled temperature. Subsequently the wine remains to refine its organoleptic characteristics for 6-7 months in Allier oak barrels and for a further 3 months in bottle.
In the glass it is tinged with an intense ruby red color, with violet reflect...
View product pageChianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione Vigneto di Campolungo 2020 Lamole di Lamole
The Chianti Classico Vigneto di Campolungo is produced by the Lamole di Lamole winery, located in Greve in Chianti. The grapes come from the company's historic vineyard of the same name.
It is made exclusively from Sangiovese grapes, harvested between the end of September and mid-October. The grapes are de-stemmed and crushed, then vinified in 50 hl truncated cone barrels, with maceration on the skins for a few weeks. Most of the wine is subsequently aged for at least 30 months in oak barrels, wh...
View product pageToscana IGT Rosso La Quinta 2023 Podere Giodo
The red wine La Quinta del Giodo is produced by the oenologist Carlo Ferrini and his daughter Bianca. Today the company has 6 hectares of vineyards, located between S. Angelo in Colle and S. Antimo and also includes olive trees from which IGP Tuscan oil is produced. The wine takes its name from the fifth vineyard planted in chronological order.
Composed exclusively of Sangiovese grapes, these are fermented for 7 days in steel vats with a 13-day maceration on the skins. The wine is aged for 12 mon...
View product pageBrunello di Montalcino DOCG Poggio alle Mura 2019 Banfi
The Brunello di Montalcino Poggio alle Mura di Banfi is born in vineyards located between the Orcia and Ombrone rivers, on the southern slope of the municipality of Montalcino, a territory unique in the world for tradition and wine culture.
It is produced exclusively with Sangiovese grapes. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature of 27-29 ° C for about 12 days. Subsequently the wine is aged in barrique for 2 years and for a further 12 months in the bottle.
It ...
View product pageBrunello di Montalcino DOCG 2018 Uccelliera
This Brunello di Montalcino is produced by Podere Uccelliera. The cellar is located on the slope of the Castelnuovo dell'Abate hill overlooking the ancient volcano of Monte Amiata. The company was founded in 1986 by Andrea Cortonesi, the son of local sharecroppers, guided by his vocation for viticulture and his peasant education based on hard work and respect for the land. The vineyards, from predominantly clayey and sandy soils with a strong presence of loose skeleton, are located at an altitud...
View product pageBrunello di Montalcino DOCG 2019 Podere Giodo
The deep knowledge and the great love for Sangiovese led the famous winemaker Carlo Ferrini to buy a farm in Montalcino. The adventure began in 2002 with an estate located between Sant'Angelo in Colle and Sant'Antimo, in the south-west area of the Ilcinese territory.
The 6 hectares of vineyards are cultivated with a careful selection of the best Sangiovese Grosso clones, with the sole aim of producing a great wine. The rigorous selection of the bunches allows the fermentation of grapes of excepti...
View product pageBrunello di Montalcino DOCG 2020 Fuligni
Brunello di Montalcino di Fuligni was born in vineyards located in the heart of the Montalcino area.
It is produced exclusively with Sangiovese grapes, harvested and selected entirely by hand. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature. Subsequently the wine ages in barriques for 30 months before being bottled.
This Brunello di Montalcino is characterized by a ruby red color, with garnet reflections. The nose opens with an intense bouquet of aromatic herbs, enriche...
View product pageBrunello di Montalcino DOCG 2020 Uccelliera
This Brunello di Montalcino is produced by Podere Uccelliera. The cellar is located on the slope of the Castelnuovo dell'Abate hill overlooking the ancient volcano of Monte Amiata. The company was founded in 1986 by Andrea Cortonesi, the son of local sharecroppers, guided by his vocation for viticulture and his peasant education based on hard work and respect for the land. The vineyards, from predominantly clayey and sandy soils with a strong presence of loose skeleton, are located at an altitud...
View product pageChianti Classico DOCG Petrignano 2021 Dievole
The organic Chianti Classico Petrignano di Dievole is born in vineyards planted on soils rich in stones, characterized by the outcrops of limestone rocks typical of the geological formation of Monte Morello.
The wine is produced with 100% Sangiovese grapes. The vinification is characterized by a fermentation that takes place for 14-15 days in raw cement vats, at a controlled temperature of 26-28 °C. After the malolactic fermentation, the product ages for about 18 months in non-toasted French oak ...
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