Colorino

Colorino is a red Italian wine grape variety planted primarily in Tuscany.

[1] In the history of Chianti it played a minor role, mostly for its affinity and use to the governo winemaking technique.

Like Canaiolo, Colorino did not rot easily while going through the partial drying process to later be added to the fermenting grape must.

However, the grape did not provide the same level of fruit and softening effect that Canaiolo did and fell out of favour.

This enthusiasm was short-lived and by the turn of the 21st century Colorino returned once again to a minor role in Tuscan wines.