Description: Chianti grapes and wines - indigenous (autochthonous) and introduced Tuscan grape varieties
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Vernaccia Vernaccia is a minor grape of ancient origin grown in San Gimignano in the Tuscany region of Italy that traditionally produces dry, lean white wines that soften after two or more years bottle aging. It also used to create sweet golden white wines. An unrelated variety is the Vernaccia di Oristano from Sardinia that produces sherry-like wines with enormous aging potential. Canaiolo Canaiolo (Nero) is now a somewhat minor grape grown in Tuscany to produce red wine often used for blending with Sangio
Click here for holiday accommodation on working vineyards in Chianti Introduced Tuscan Wine Grape Varieties Cabernet franc Cabernet franc is a French varietal widely grown in all regions of Italy, but especially in Veneto and Friuli-Venezia Giulia. In Tuscany it is used to add powerful flavour to Vino da Tavola blends, some of which are excellent. A good example is made by Podere San Cresci . Cabernet sauvignon Cabernet sauvignon is widely grown all over Italy and has become the base for some of the most ap
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