On Jul 2, 9:25 am, Scott wrote:
Over the weekend I had a bottle of Cecchi Chianti Classico in which I
really enjoy. While I was drinking I was wondering why is the Sangiovese
grape only grown in Italy (as far as I know) and not in the new world?

I have had a couple of great Sangiovese's from Silverado (stags leap
district Napa valley). The better of the two bottlings was called
"Fantasia".