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Canaiolo vin rouge tranquille

Origin

Tuscany. Historic variety of Chianti and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano blends.

Also known as

Canaiaolo nero, Canajolo nero, Canaiola, Canaiolo Toscano, Tindillaro, Uva Canaiola, Uva dei cani, Canaiolo di Pitigliano.

Canaiolo Nero is one of Tuscany’s historic red varieties, the traditional companion to Sangiovese in Chianti classico. Long an indispensable ingredient in Baron Ricasoli’s recipe, it was progressively sidelined by international varieties. Today some Tuscan producers are rehabilitating this charming variety.