Climate by region
Sangiovese
Sangiovese takes time to ripen, so late-summer heat and autumn rain are especially important when reading its growing season.
Regional figures use 1991–2020 from the combined regional record · updated through Aug 20, 2026.
Climate by region
1991–2020 averages calculated from complete combined regional records.
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| Region | Growing season | Mean temperature | GDD | Rain | Hot days | Harvest rain | Last updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Po Valley & Northeast ItalyItaly | Mar 15–Oct 31 | 18.9°C | 2071 GDD | 697.7 mm | 1.9 | 269.6 mm | Aug 20, 2026 |
| TuscanyItaly | Apr 1–Oct 31 | 19.0°C | 1933 GDD | 464.0 mm | 0.3 | 230.9 mm | Aug 20, 2026 |
| Umbria & MarcheItaly | Mar 15–Oct 31 | 18.6°C | 2010 GDD | 482.9 mm | 2.3 | 181.1 mm | Jul 14, 2026 |
References and alternate names
- Washington State University Viticulture & Enology: growing degree days, base temperature, and season heat accumulation reviewed 2026-08-14
- UC IPM: Botrytis bunch rot, late-season moisture and rot risk reviewed 2026-08-14
- VIVC cultivar passport: Sangiovese reviewed 2026-08-11
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