Filed in archive Italian Wines by Sandy Mitchell on July 27, 2008

Sangiovese is a unique grape, best known as the primary ingredient in Chianti. This red wine grape thrives in the hilly, rocky terrain of Tuscany and almost no where else in the world. Sangiovese, which means literally "blood of Jove," has been grown in that region since the 16th century. This grape is also used to craft Brunello di Montalcino, Rosso di Montalcino, and many "Super Tuscans."

Italian immigrants have introduced the grape to other parts of the world, such as California and Australia, with limited success.

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Response from: Darby (09/05/08 5:42pm)

Sangiovese is being grown in Australia now with more than limited success. On my info page about Sangiovese at http://www.vinodiversity.com/sangiovese.html
I have just over 200 wineries using the variety.

Production thus far is fairly small, most people know only of Australian wines through our traditional varieties (shiraz, cabernet, chardonnay) which are exported in large amounts. In Australia the varietal scene is much more diverse.