Sangiovese is an Italian red grape variety, among the most loved in our country. It is the mostwidespread native red grape variety in Italy; as much as 11% of the national vineyard surface is grown with this grape.
The origins of Sangiovese are uncertain, but the first reliable information dates back to the 16th century . Giovan Vettorio Soderini, in his treatise “Tuscan Cultivation of Vines and Some Trees”, describes it as a productive and regular vine.Sangiovese prefers clayey-calcareous soils that are not very fertile and has a late ripening. There are approximately 160 varieties of Sangiovese, and its capacity for change is high. It is a versatile vine, capable of producing excellent wines.
