Canaiolo

Canaiolo is a dark grape variety of uncertain origin, but certainly very ancient. It is widespread above all in Tuscany, where it is often grown together with Sangiovese and to a lesser extent in the remaining regions of Central Italy. It is still used today as a complementary variety in some historical appellations of Tuscany, including Chianti Classico, Nobile di Montepulciano and Carmignano. It is rarely vinified alone, more often it is combined with Sangiovese, by virtue of its good structure and soft, fruity and harmonious profile.