Canaiolo
Canaiolo
Fattoria La Vialla 2021 Casa Conforto Chianti Superiore
Italian Red
$48.99
Dried berry and baked strawberry open into a concentrated, savoury palate. Earth and warm spice bring depth, while a measured oak note adds structure and a gently rustic edge. The fruit stays present through the finish, giving the wine enough richness for the table without losing its firm Tuscan character. Serve with braised lamb, tomato-based pasta or aged pecorino.
Il Palazzo 2022 Chianti DOCG
Italian Red
$21.99
Blackcurrant and black olive meet scorched earth, tobacco and dried herbs. The palate includes red currant and cherry alongside chalky tannins and lively acidity; the finish is rustic and firm-textured. The blend is composed of ninety percent Sangiovese and ten percent Canaiolo. Maturation uses stainless steel and wood, followed by at least six months in bottle.
Il Palazzo 2020 Chianti Riserva
Italian Red
$39.99
Ruby-purple colour accompanies red and black fruit, including currant, cassis, sour cherry and black-cherry syrup. Peach skin appears with rhubarb root, cinchona and liquorice. The profile includes delicate tannins, freshness and balance. The blend combines ninety percent Sangiovese with five percent Canaiolo and five percent Colorino. Fermentation takes place at controlled temperature; maturation uses stainless steel and large oak.
Fattoria Selvapiana 2019 Chianti Rufina
Italian Red
$41.99
Crushed cherry and red currant appear with red flowers, orange rind and crushed stone. Tart acidity accompanies fine, long, dry tannins and a lighter-bodied profile; a bitter-edged saline finish follows. Sangiovese is joined by small amounts of Canaiolo, Colorino and Malvasia Nera. Native-yeast fermentation and maceration last twenty-five days in stainless steel, followed by twelve months in large French casks.
Le Coste 2016 Rosso Lazio
Italian Red
$47.99
Mostly Grechetto Rosso, a local Sangiovese clone, is joined by small amounts of Ciliegiolo, Colorino, Canaiolo and Vaiano. The grapes come from biodynamically cultivated volcanic soils in Lazio. Hand harvesting is followed by destemming, ten days on the skins and fermentation with indigenous yeasts in barrels. The wine then ages for one year in old Slavonian oak before bottling without filtration, fining or added sulphites.
Castellare di Castellina 2020 Chianti Classico
Italian Red
$49.99
Ruby red in colour, the wine presents red fruit, liquorice and subtle vanilla aromas. Its fruity structure is soft and long, with a refreshing, mineral finish. The blend contains ninety percent Sangiovese and ten percent Canaiolo. Vinification takes place in vats with alcoholic and malolactic fermentation, followed by seven months in French oak and a further seven months in bottle.
Fattoria San Giusto a Rentennano 2018 Chianti Classico
Italian Red
$48.99
Bright red cherry, red plum, mint, cedar, tobacco, game, liquorice and rose petal shape a mid-weight profile. Acidity is bright, and the wine is fresh and concentrated. The blend is ninety-five percent Sangiovese and five percent Canaiolo. Oak ageing lasts eleven months, while analysis records 14.5 percent alcohol, less than one gram per litre of sugar and 5.35 grams per litre of acidity.
Montevertine 2014 Pian del Ciampolo Toscana IGT
Italian Red
$53.99
Red fruit, strawberry, raspberry, blackberry, cassis, plum and floral notes define the profile. Sangiovese forms the blend with small amounts of Canaiolo and Colorino. The parcel covers 1.5 hectares and has an east-northeast exposure, producing a long growing season and complete grape maturation. The wine matures for eighteen months in large barrels and contains thirteen percent alcohol.
Castellare di Castellina 2020 Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG
Italian Red
$69.99
Ruby red in colour, with red fruit, liquorice, currant and a slight touch of vanilla. The palate is round, soft and savoury, with tannins that become more velvety over time, while acidity and persistence shape the aftertaste. The blend is ninety-five percent Sangioveto and five percent Canaiolo. Vinification takes place in steel, followed by fifteen months in French oak and fifteen months in bottle.
Borgo Salcetino 2011 Lucarello Chianti Classico Riserva 1.5 L
Italian Red
$189.99
Sangiovese and Canaiolo form a 90/10 blend. The grapes ferment and the wine ages in oak for up to three years from harvest. Deep ruby-garnet colour accompanies perfumed red-fruit aromas. Berry and cherry flavours are structured and balanced, with spice and cedar present on the palate. The wine is sweet, soft and supple, and has a very long finish.
San Giusto a Rentennano 2016 Le Baròncole Chianti Classico Riserva
Italian Red
$77.99
Blackberry and blueberry aromas meet cut flowers. Full body sits with firm, lightly chewy tannins, while mineral and hot-stone undertones accompany brightness and energy. The blend is ninety-seven percent Sangiovese and three percent Canaiolo. Fermentation and maceration last about eighteen to twenty days in cement and stainless steel, followed by sixteen to twenty months in French oak and about six months in bottle.
Montevertine 2011 Toscana Rosso
Italian Red
$95.99
Enormously silky and smooth, this Tuscan red shows finesse and elegance. The cuvée uses 90% Sangiovese, 5% Canaiolo and 5% Colorino. Alcoholic fermentation takes place in concrete tanks for about twenty-one days, and malolactic fermentation also occurs in concrete. Ageing covers twenty-four months in Slavonian oak and about three months in bottle. It carries the Toscana IGT designation.
Capezzana 2010 Villa di Trefiano Carmignano Riserva
Italian Red
$74.99
Ripe red fruit leads with violet, cherry and a measured cocoa-spice note. The palate is balanced and structured, with enough softness to keep the wine composed rather than severe. Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon give it both Tuscan lift and a darker, firmer centre. The finish is harmonious and persistent, carrying ripe fruit, spice and cocoa with steady, well-integrated depth.
Carpineto 2010 Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Riserva
Italian Red
$89.99
Violet and ripe fruit open the aroma, with polished wood adding a measured frame. The palate is dry and harmonious, carrying concentrated fruit through a velvety texture and firm, well-integrated structure. The wine stays composed as it develops. The finish is long and balanced, returning to violet, ripe fruit and gentle wood tones with an elegant, mature sense of proportion.
La Ginestra 2020 Lea
Italian Red
$47.99
Wild cherry and crushed blackberry lead the nose, joined by forest floor, dried herbs and black pepper. The palate is lively and energetic, with smooth texture, clear structure and an appealing rustic edge. Fresh fruit remains at the centre through a clean finish, without the weight of pronounced oak.
Fattoria La Vialla 2013 Casa Conforto Chianti Riserva
Italian Red
$79.99
Mature and savoury, with wild cherry and blackberry joined by violet, cedar and star anise. The palate is dry and firmly structured, yet the fruit remains clear through the tannic frame. Earthy spice and gentle oak carry into a composed, lingering finish. Decant briefly and serve with roast lamb, grilled beef, mushroom ragù or aged pecorino.