5 editor-picked estates growing Canaiolo Nero in Tuscany.
Where to taste Canaiolo Nero in Tuscany: the estates that grow it, how the region expresses the grape, and how to book a visit.
The cellar
1 bottle with at least 15% Canaiolo Nero in the blend.
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)
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 di Montepulciano, Boscarelli Boscarelli IGT
Scores: Wine Advocate 96 (2019), Vinous 95 (2019)
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 di Montepulciano, Salcheto Rosso di Montepulciano
Scores: Wine Advocate 94 (2017), Vinous 93 (2018)
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 di Montepulciano, Poliziano Le Stanze del Poliziano
Scores: Wine Advocate 94 (2019), Vinous 94 (2018)
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 del Chianti Classico
Scores: Vinous 92 (2019), Wine Advocate 91 (2019)
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