Canaiolo

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Common synonyms: Caccione Nero, Canaiola, Canaiolo Colore, Canaiolo Nero Grosso, Canaiolo Rosso Piccolo, Canajola Lastri, Canajolo Piccolo, Cannaiola, Tindillaro, Uva Canina, Uva Fosca, Vitis Vinifera Etrusca, Cacciuna Nera, Canaiolo Grosso, Canaiolo Nero Minuto, Canaiolo Toscano, Canajolo, Canajuola, Cannajola, Tindilloro, Uva Colore CAnaiola, Uva Grossa, Cagnina, Canaiolo Borghese, Canaiolo Nero a Raspo Rosso, Canaiolo Pratese, Canaiuola, Canajolo Lastri, Canajuolo Nero Commune, Colore, Uva Canaiolo, Uva dei Cani, Uva Marchigiana, Calabrese, Canaiolo Cascolo, Canaiolo Nero Comune, Canaiolo Romano, Canaiuolo, Canajolo Nero Grosso, Canina, San Giovese, Uva Canajuola, Uva Donna, Uva Merla

Parentage of the grape: Unknown

History of the grape: In the 18th century, Canaiolo actually played a bigger role in Chianti than did Sangiovese. Then, in the 1870s, Bettino Ricasoli created a formula for Chianti that more closely resembles the modern one. This one was dominated by Sangiovese with only a bit of Read more »

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  • It's relatively easy to find superior, satisfying wine if you’re free ... with Cabernet Sauvignon and Canaiolo Nero making up the balance. 89 Points2009 La Selva "Colli del Uccellina" Morellino di Scansano $20Starts off with good depth of fruit on the nose, showing ripe black cherry, lovely perfume notes, sweet aromatics, and some vanilla. Very... Read More

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  • Tenuta di Montecucco Passonaia Montecucco DOC 2009

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    In the glass, the wine had an intense ruby red color. The bouquet was fruit-forward with heavy aromas of blackberry, bilberry, blueberry and raspberry. Alcohol by volume was label listed at 14%.On the palate, Passonaia was dry with mellow, pleasing tannins. I tasted red fruits and spices. Quite well-balanced. The wine was medium-bodied with a pe... Read More

    Wine review by vino in love


  • San Giusto Rentennano a Chianti Classico le Baroncole Riserva 2008

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    Wine review by cmagalis


  • Poliziano Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2008

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    Wine review by Barberolo


  • Poliziano Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2008

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    Wine review by GoldFork


  • Castello di Monsanto Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG 2008

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    The wine itself has a lovely deep ruby color in the glass and presents a nose of leather, licorice and some floral notes that almost feel chewy as you breath them in. The taste is somewhat fruit forward, with flavors or ripe plum and tart cherry at the front end, transitioning to some wonderful earthy, spicy notes midpalate. The well structure... Read More

    Wine review by jtryka


  • Castello d'Albola Chianti Classico 2009

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    Wine review by nventure


  • I am an analytical kind of guy.  Also, sometimes the silliest questions pop into my mind.  I’ll bet there are people here who can shed some light on my questions, below.  During today’s mid-day constitutional (past all the tract houses, past the elementary school, to the snake- and small rodent-infested hiking trails, up and down the hills, over... Read More

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  • Badia a Coltibuono Chianti Cetamura 2010

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    Good not great but nice with meat or pasta. Price is right Read More

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  • Chianti Dei Colli Senesi 2011

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    Clear and transparent, ruby red colour and not very consistent at sight.Fruity aromas, a bit acid but warm at taste. Equilibrated and to enjoy all the meal long. Read More

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