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Canaiolo Nero

Canaiolo, literally translates to the Dog Days of August. Also known as Canaiolo Nero. Is a typically a blending component in Chianti.

Where is it grown?

It’s grown throughout Tuscany in the sub-regions that make up the Chianti DOCG, in addition to Umbria, Lazio, Marche, and, Liguria.

What does it taste like?

I’ve had limited experience having only tasted one 100% Canaiolo wine. It was soft, with less acid than the 90% Sangiovese Chianti form the same producer and vintage. Of darker colour it had quite an earthy, rich nature, compared to the Chianti from the same producer made perfect sense as a blending component. The winery was Poggio al Sole the Vintage 2015.

Paolo de Marchi, of Isole e Olena, describes Canaiolo in this video.

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Corzano e Paterno Chianti ‘Terre di Corzano’ 2021

Red Blend | Tuscany, Chianti Classico

This wine, along with Corzano e Paterno’s top of the line 100% Sangiovese ‘I Tre Borri’ were two of the first Chianti’s that that piqued my interest and demonstrated the potential of this beautiful variety. Fresh zippy acid, red cherry, excellent tannins with a little playful grip and spice. Delicious.  Grape first. Earthy profile with dark fruit of energy and vibrancy a little perfume floats over the top ~ violets me thinks. Layered delicious and vibrant an excellent comparison to
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San Giusto a Rentennano Chianti Classico 2020

Red Blend | Tuscany, Chianti Classico

Finally got my laughing gear around this. There's stuff going on here. It plays a balance between beauty and the beast. Finally got my laughing gear around this. So, now I get what all the fuss is about. First wine I tried from these guys was their Rosato, it's a might tasty beverage. It has the same seamless complexity, spice, chocolate, earth, joy, that makes their Rosato the insanely delicious wine it is. There's stuff going on here. It plays a balance between beauty and the beast. A dark, ne
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San Giusto a Rentennano Chianti Classico 2021

Red Blend | Tuscany, Chianti Classico

Finally got my laughing gear around this. There's stuff going on here. It plays a balance between beauty and the beast. From a balanced vintage that delivers acidity and structure, the organic 2021 Chianti Classico reveals a shiny dark garnet color and a clean, mid-weight appearance. There's so much energy and vibrancy on the bouquet, which is a quality that Sangiovese achieves when growing conditions are ideal. Tangy cherry, cassis, blue flower, violet and soft earth give this wine an authentic
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Le Baroncole is made from 97% Sangiovese and 3% Canaiolo grapes. The initial stages of its production are the same as Chianti Classico but it is then aged in barriques for between 16 to 20 months, bottled unfiltered and held for a further six months prior to release. The 2020 Chianti Classico Riserva Le Baròncole (a certified organic wine) shows bright fruit with summer cherry and redcurrant. It offers textural heft and weight. Its Riserva status (with extended aging) is well noted. With tim
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Monteraponi ‘Baron’ Ugo’ Chianti Classico 2017

Red Blend | Tuscany, Chianti Classico

Seriously just watch the videos! The wines are as good as the setting in which they are made! I just want to go stay there and drink their Chianti! The 2017 Chianti Classico Baron'Ugo is a dark, potent wine. A rush of aromas and flavors hits the palate as this full-bodied, heady Chianti Classico offers its substantial richness and pure power. A wine of density and volume, the 2017 screams with character. Red cherry, spice, mint and blood orange saturate the palate. In 2017, warm, dry weather pus
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The 2016 Chianti Classico Riserva Il Campitello is dark, powerful and super-expressive. Black cherry, plum, spice, leather, licorice and menthol infuse this decidedly brooding, potent Riserva. A touch of new oak adds sweetness without being intrusive. Ample and strapping in feel, the 2016 could use a few more years in bottle to be at its best, but it is super-impressive, even today. Galloni As a winemaker watching the photo movie below I get some great insights. Vineyards look great, fruit
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