Summary

This varietal once dominated the Tuscan wine industry, providing soft tannin and floral notes to the wines of Chianti. Post-Phylloxera, it did not perform well when grafted onto resistant rootstock and has been largely supplanted by Sangiovese. Today its primary role is as a more minor blending grape.

Important Wines

• Chianti Classico Riserva
  (Very Good to Outstanding)
• Chianti
  (Acceptable)

Regional Synonyms

• Canaiolo
• Canaiolo Rosa

Percentage of Plantings