It’s grown throughout Tuscany in the sub-regions that make up the Chianti DOCG, where the Sangiovese Piccolo is the dominant version. Plantings in Montalcino making Brunello are typically of the Sangiovese Grosso version. We use the term version as there is some funky DNA floating around that doesn’t neatly fit into Variety or Clone. It’s a case of same same but different. You’ll find it in Sicily, Calbria and splashes around the world.
Generally lighter in colour, although as always there are exceptions. There’s a transparency to good Sangiovese.
There is an incredibly diverse array of flavours and aromas across the wines made from Sangiovese. This is true across both Chianti and Brunello wines. In Chianti this is influenced by blending with the native Canaiolo, and French varietes like Syrah and Merlot You’ll find fresh flavours like sour cherry, shifting to dark fruits, earthy characters, florals, rich chocolate, spices and beyond. The perceived density certainly differs across the wine. Like most varieties the styles that can be made are incredibly diverse.
The tannins and texture of Sangiovese are a signature element. In Chianti, in general, expect long fine tannin. In Montalcino the can be a little broader and more robust.
You’ll typically find higher perceived acidity in good Sangiovese.
Italian varieties are growing in popularity in Australia. It’s still early days, but, we are seeing wines of considerable promise coming out of the King Valley and Heathcote amongst others. Paolo de Marchi’s discussion of achieving balance in Sangiovese gives further insight into the variety.
Canalicchio is known for producing elegant, fine, Burgundian Brunello. A Top 10 producer year in, year out!
Canalicchio is known for producing elegant, fine, Burgundian Brunello. A Top 10 producer year in, year out!
Canalicchio is known for producing elegant, fine, Burgundian Brunello. A Top 10 producer year in, year out!
Here's a chance to see a beautifully matured Chianti Classico Riserva from Castell'in Villa! Proper Wine!
This is 2010 on Full Display! A Rich, Bold Year. Tamed by Winemaking of Great Touch!
Showing 40 Delicious Wines!
Perfect Intro to Sangiovese! All the Bits in All the Right Places!
Deceptively pretty wine sitting around a lovely core of sour cherry fruit, wrapped with fine acid and defining dusty tannins.
Le Chiuse's Rosso di Montalcino just Keeps Getting Better!
Fascinating wine from Fèlsina. It demands air and time to reveal itself, as has been the case for many 2017 Chianti Classicos!
Is it traditional Chianti Classico? No. Is it bloody good? YES!! A cooler year than 2016 delivery a refined personality.
The perfect introduction Canalicchio known for producing elegant, fine, Burgundian Brunello. A Top 10 producer year in, year out!
Seriously just watch the videos! The wines are as good as the setting in which they are made! I just want to go stay there and drink their Chianti!
Incredibly good! No wonder Walter Speller has it in his Top 5 Chianti Wines! It's even made by a Real Princess!
Rosso doing it right! Fuligni's 'Ginestreto' is beautifully poised. Ever so devourable this is classic Sangio!
A playfulness about the acid, tannin, and, delicious, lythe yet deep fruit has me anticipating an exceptional evolution in bottle.
Apparently I haven't been trying the right Cabernet based blends from Italy. I used to bag them. Now I'm finding so much pleasure with so many of them!
A Brunello in all but name ... and, a bloody good one at that!