Sangiovese the red grape of Chaianti. So vast are the planatations in Italy that many versions of the vine and the wines can be found.In Australia, it is one of the exciting new varieties with 603 hectares alreagy planted . Quite a lot of it is in the King Valley in Victoria and in Mudgee, New South Wales. The wines are described as rustic,leathery,earthy,farmyard and prunes,try them with food,especially Italian food,and you will be impressed.They are fairly big,dry wines but not too tannic.
