Assemblage is …

Chianti is a classic example: It is made of at least 80 per cent Sangiovese and is supplemented with grapes such a Canaiolo or Cabernet Sauvignon. The other end of the spectrum would be a single-variety wine such as Barolo, made from one hundred per cent Nebbiolo. So which is the better option? Neither! It’s all a matter of tradition, style and natural conditions. An assemblage can provide greater harmony in flavour, especially for wines that are produced in regions with various terroirs.