Synonyms: Brunello (Brunello, clone), Calabrese (Calabrese), Cassano (Cassano), Chiantino (Chiantino), Liliano (Liliano), Morellino (Morellino, clone), Negrello (Negrello), Nielluccio (Nielluccio), Prugnolo Gentile (Prugnolo Gentile), Sangiovese Piccolo (Sangiovese Piccolo), Sangioveto, Tabernello, Uva Canina, and others.

Parent pairs: Frappato Di Vittoria x Folia Tonda or (Gaglioppo) x Folia Tonda

Purpose of the grade: technical

Maturation period: average (135-140 days)

Berry color: purple, covered with bluish pruin

Berry shape: round

Berry weight: 3-4 g

Seed availability: present

Flower type: bisexual

Cluster shape: small or medium-sized clusters, almost cylindrical, sometimes lobed

Cluster structure: very dense

Average weight of a bunch: 220 g

Pulp type: juicy

Berry skin: thin

Berry flavor: varietal flavor, slightly pink juice

Crop transportability: high

Mildew resistance: average

Resistance to oidium: high

Resistance to gray rot: low

Winter hardiness: up to -20 °C

Direction of use: Sangiovese grapes are used to produce spicy red wines with aromas of prunes and cherries. Aging is often required for the wine to reach its peak.

Mechanical composition of the bunch: juice 71.23%, skin and dense parts of the pulp 17.15%, ridges 6.32%, seeds 5.3 %