Where to taste Canaiolo Nero in Tuscany: the estates that grow it, how the region expresses the grape, and how to book a visit.

Canaiolo Nero estates in Tuscany

Riecine ★ 4.7

Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione and Toscana IGTSangiovese, Canaiolo Nero13 haFounded 1971Lana FrankWinemaker Alessandro CampatelliBiodynamic PracticingICEAChianti Classico DOCG

Tiny Gaiole estate of 13 hectares founded in 1971 by Englishman John Dunkley. Organic since 2014, vegan vinification, and now producing 100% Sangiovese under the La Gioia Toscana IGT flagship.

Tasting: Small-group estate tastings by reservation; vegan-vinified wines.

Signature wines: riecine-la-gioia, riecine-chianti-classico-riserva, riecine-chianti-classico

Scores: Wine Advocate 96 (2018), Vinous 95 (2019)

Localita Riecine, 53013 Gaiole in Chianti, Siena, Italy Book →

Poderi Boscarelli ★ 4.7

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG and Toscana IGTSangiovese (Prugnolo Gentile), Canaiolo Nero, Mammolo, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot16 haFounded 1962De Ferrari Corradi familyWinemaker Maurizio Castelli (consulting) with Luca De FerrariVino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG

De Ferrari Corradi family estate at Cervognano, 16 hectares of high-density Prugnolo Gentile. The Vigna del Nocio Vino Nobile, from a single 1968-planted vineyard, is the flagship.

Tasting: Boutique cellar visits and tastings by appointment; the Vigna del Nocio single-vineyard is the estate's calling card.

Signature wines: boscarelli-vigna-del-nocio, boscarelli-vino-nobile, boscarelli-boscarelli-igt

Scores: Wine Advocate 96 (2019), Vinous 95 (2019)

Via di Montenero 28, 53045 Cervognano, Montepulciano, Siena, Italy Book →

Salcheto ★ 4.6

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG and Toscana IGTSangiovese (Prugnolo Gentile), Canaiolo Nero, Mammolo, Merlot60 haFounded 1984Michele ManelliWinemaker Michele Manelli with Federico Curtaz consultingBiodynamic PracticingCCPBVino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG

Off-grid solar-powered cellar at Montepulciano, certified organic by CCPB. Salco Evoluzione is the Riserva flagship; the estate publishes a carbon-footprint declaration on every label.

Tasting: Tours of the off-grid energy-independent cellar, tastings and a restaurant overlooking Montepulciano; certified organic.

Signature wines: salcheto-salco-evoluzione-vino-nobile-riserva, salcheto-vino-nobile, salcheto-rosso-di-montepulciano

Scores: Wine Advocate 94 (2017), Vinous 93 (2018)

Via di Villa Bianca 15, 53045 Montepulciano, Siena, Italy Book →

Poliziano ★ 4.7

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG and Toscana IGTSangiovese (Prugnolo Gentile), Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Canaiolo Nero130 haFounded 1961Carletti family (Federico Carletti, owner)Winemaker Federico CarlettiVino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG

Carletti family estate founded 1961 at the foot of Montepulciano. The Asinone single-vineyard Vino Nobile, named after the donkey-shaped hillside, is among the most consistently reviewed wines of the DOCG.

Tasting: Cellar tours and tasting flights by appointment; the Asinone single-vineyard Vino Nobile is the flagship.

Signature wines: poliziano-asinone, poliziano-vino-nobile, poliziano-le-stanze

Scores: Wine Advocate 94 (2019), Vinous 94 (2018)

Via Fontago 1, 53045 Montepulciano Stazione, Siena, Italy Book →

Fattoria Le Fonti ★ 4.4

Chianti Classico DOCG and Vin Santo del Chianti Classico DOCSangiovese, Canaiolo Nero, Colorino, Malvasia Bianca Lunga, Trebbiano Toscano22 haFounded 1999Vicky Schmitt-VitaliWinemaker Vicky Schmitt-Vitali with Stefano Porcinai consultingICEAChianti Classico DOCG

Small Chianti Classico estate at Poggibonsi run by Vicky Schmitt-Vitali since 1999. Certified ICEA-organic; the Vin Santo del Chianti Classico is aged 10 years in caratelli.

Tasting: Small-group estate tastings and cellar visits by appointment; agriturismo rooms available; certified organic.

Signature wines: le-fonti-chianti-classico-riserva, le-fonti-vito-arturo, le-fonti-vin-santo

Scores: Vinous 92 (2019), Wine Advocate 91 (2019)

Localita Le Fonti 41, 53036 Poggibonsi, Siena, Italy Book →

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