The red grape variety (also known as Sangiovese Grosso) originates from Italy.

The vine was selected at the beginning of the 18th century in the Montepulciano region of Tuscany, where it is found exclusively today. It is a clone or variant of the Sangiovese variety and is not listed in the VIVC catalogue as an independent variety, but as a Sangiovese synonym. However, the view of a better quality is no longer considered correct today, as it does not differ at all in terms of DNA.
The medium-ripening vine is characterised by its richness in tannins compared to other Sangiovese clones.
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