"Where’s sangiovese from?It’s an Italian grape from Tuscany. You’ve probably heard of chianti, which is the best known of the Tuscan reds.So what’s the difference between chianti and sangiovese?Chianti is a blend that contains sangiovese and other local varieties, including canaiolo and colorino, while sangiovese is the region’s key varietal wine. Does it grow in Australia? It only arrived in the 1980s, pioneered by Montrose in Mudgee and Coriole in McLaren Vale. Since then, sangiovese has gradually spread across the country..." Read Peter Bourne's article here