Ca'NaJ
A light and vibrant red wine, made from the Canaiolo grape
An expression of Canaiolo, this fun and light red wine is the perfect "everyday" choice. Canaiolo brings fruit and freshness, creating a beautifully balanced wine. It’s meant to be enjoyed slightly chilled, with or without food—that’s up to you!
About the label
Ca'NaJ
The Ca'Naj label illustrate the poetic link between our native Canaiolo grape and the "Great Dog Constellation" or the "Canis Major" which presents itself in the night sky during the summer period, end of July to mid August. It is believed that the Constellation of the Great Dog parallels the maturation cycle of the Canaiolo grape, which will typically start its "veraison" or invaiatura, changing of color from green to red and eventually black during this same period. The label illustrates the presence of the Great Dog in the night sky, paying homage to our beloved Canaiolo grape.
Winemaking Details
Tasting notes
Ruby red with light shades of purple. Nose of intense red fruit. In the mouth, light structure, with well-integrated tannins, ends with delicate and good persistence.
Varietals
Canaiolo
Appellation
IGT Toscana Rosso
Vineyard
Vigna Le Civette, Poggio la Noce, Fiesole
Elevation
250 m / 820 feet
Orientation
South – South/West
Vineyard Size
2,5 hectares / 6,1 acres
Average age of vines
8 years
Soil
Predominantly calcareous marl with alberese and galestro strata
Training system
Guyot
Harvest
Second half of September, manual harvest
Fermentation
After destemming and careful sorting on the selection tables, the grapes are fermented in stainless steel vats with temperature control, using indigenous yeasts.
Aging
6 months in a mix of large oak cask and cement
Bottles produced
400 bottles
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