Wine Varietals: Sangiovese

Filed in archive Italian Wines on July 26, 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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