The Canina Nera grape was historically cultivated in Tuscany and Romagna. In Romagna, the Canina Nera grape is often confused with Cagnina (a clone of Refosco) and Fortana (Uva d’Oro), but it differs from them due to its earlier ripening and the tendency of its leaves to turn red in the fall. In the last century, it was also confused with Canaiolo Nero, which is present in Tuscany. The Canina Nera grape is quite rare, still cultivated in a few rows for family use, making wines for friends and small local sales. Today, Canina Nera is no longer vinified as a pure variety; it is more commonly used with other local red grapes. The main production area is limited to the Romagna plain, particularly in the province of Ravenna. Even rarer is the presence of Canina Nera in Tuscany. In the past, Canina Nera was considered a grape that produced low-quality wines of little interest, hence the risk of extinction.

The Canina Nera grape has long, pyramidal clusters, and its ripening period falls between late September and mid-October. Its wines have good tannicity and acidity, and it is ultimately a variety whose enological use should be rediscovered. The color of the wine is light ruby red, and on the nose, it has predominantly fruity notes of pomegranate and red berries, with a mineral note of wet earth. Its wines are generally consumed locally, and it is rarely found outside its production area.