Noun
Canaiolo
A red Italian wine grape, best known from Tuscany.
His recipe called for 70% Sangiovese, 15% Canaiolo, 10% Malvasia (later amended to include Trebbiano ) and 5% other local red varieties. Source: Internet
H. Johnson Vintage: The Story of Wine pg 414-420 Simon and Schuster 1989 ISBN 0-671-68702-6 Prior to Ricasoli, Canaiolo was emerging as the dominant variety in the Chianti blend with Sangiovese and Malvasia playing supporting roles. Source: Internet
This is a classic Tuscan blend of 80% Sangiovese, 10% Colorino, 10% Canaiolo. Source: Internet