Carmignano DOCG

Carmignano is an Italian wine region in the province of Prato, Tuscany. The vineyards are situated at an altitude of 250-400 m above sea level. NN, come to the south by the valley of the Arno and are located in the municipalities of Carmignano and Poggio a Caiano, halfway between Florence and Pistoia. The area received on August 9, 1967 the status of a DOC and rose on October 20, 1990 with the receipt of DOCG - status in the premier league of Italian wines. Documents from the year 1369 already occupied the paramount importance of red wines from Carmignano, which cost even more than other wines of the region at that time four. In 1716, Grand Duke Cosimo III protected. de Medici four wines of Tuscany, in which he forbade other wines, the use of those names. These were clearly the first wine law in Italy.

18 winegrowers work on the 112 ha approved Rebland. Authorised varietals are Sangiovese, Canaiolo nero, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Trebbiano Toscana, Canaiolo Bianco and Malvasia del Chianti.

Carmignano rosso

The red wine is made from Sangiovese ( 45-70 %), Canaiolo nero (10-20%), Cabernet Franc and / or Cabernet Sauvignon (6-15 %) and the white Trebbiano Toscana, Canaiolo Bianco and Malvasia del Chianti ( together or alone 10-20% ) grapes. Aged for at least 2 years at the winery, including at least 1 year in oak or chestnut barrels. As he Riserva is aged at least 3 years, including two years in barrels.

  • Color: ruby red to garnet
  • Fragrance: vinous and intense with notes of violets
  • Alcohol: 12.5-14 °
  • Total acidity: 5-7 per thousand
  • Serving temperature: 17-18 ° C

Carmignano rosato

The rosé is made from the same grape varieties such as red wine.

Carmignano Vino Santo

The dessert wine Vino Santo is made from Trebbiano Toscana ( 65-75 %), Cannaiolo Bianco and / or Malvasia del Chianti pressed (25-35 %). The wine is aged for at least three years before it can be marketed. He is in the flavors dolce "( sweet) (17 ° potential alcohol, 5 ° unfermented ), semisecco (17 ° potential alcohol, 4 ° unfermented ) and secco (17 ° potential alcohol, 3 ° unfermented ) offered.

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