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Synonyms
Canaiolo is a red grape variety, and it traces back to Tuscany, Italy.
Structurally it lands at medium body, medium-low tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
Look for red berries, cherry, herbs, floral, herbal and spicy.
The regions that matter for it are Tuscany.
In the vineyard it is marked by mid ripening, medium vigour and a preference for warm climates.
It blends readily with Sangiovese.
Watch for the synonyms: Canaiolo Nero, Caccione, Tindillaro and Uva Fosca.
At the table it suits wild boar and mushroom ragu with pappardelle, lamb and tahini koftas and skirt steak with herbed crust.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
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Wild boar and mushroom ragu with pappardelle
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Lamb and tahini koftas
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Skirt steak with herbed crust
Also labelled.
Canaiolo Nero, Caccione, Tindillaro, Uva Fosca.
Bottles to look for.
- Ascione-Alongi Canaiolo Toscana IGT, Tuscany, Italy
- Azienda Agricola Possa 'U Neigru' Rosso, Liguria, Italy
- Bibi Graetz 'Balocchi di Colore' No. 8 Toscana IGT, Tuscany, Italy
- Bibi Graetz Testamatta Canaiolo Toscana IGT, Tuscany, Italy
- Castello della Paneretta Canaiolo Toscana IGT, Tuscany, Italy
- Castelvecchio in San Casciano '8 Numero Otto' Rosso Toscano IGT, Tuscany, Italy
- Cupelli 'Erede' Brut Rose, Tuscany, Italy
- Domaine de Coccirotti Lea Toscana IGT, Tuscany, Italy
Canaiolo: common questions
01.What does Canaiolo taste like?+
Canaiolo tastes of red berries, cherry, herbs, floral, herbal and spicy. Structurally it lands at medium body, medium-low tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Canaiolo from?+
Canaiolo originates in Tuscany, Italy.
03.Where is Canaiolo grown?+
The key regions for Canaiolo are Tuscany.
04.What food pairs with Canaiolo?+
Pour it with wild boar and mushroom ragu with pappardelle, lamb and tahini koftas and skirt steak with herbed crust.
05.What else is Canaiolo called?+
Canaiolo is also labelled Canaiolo Nero, Caccione, Tindillaro and Uva Fosca.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Italy.