📜 Carmignano
An old zone west of Florence where Cabernet has been blended with Sangiovese for centuries.
Carmignano is an Italian red wine with a protected name (PDO) from Tuscany. The old zone lies west of Florence, not far from Prato. It is known for having blended Cabernet with Sangiovese for centuries. In 1716 Grand Duke Cosimo III de' Medici issued a decree defining the boundaries of several wine zones, and Carmignano was among them.
The main grape is Sangiovese, at 50% or more. Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc are added, sometimes with a little of other grapes. Cabernet gives the wine structure and a blackcurrant aroma, while Sangiovese adds freshness and cherry notes. The wine is dark and dense, with soft tannins and the ability to age for a long time. A Riserva version is also made, aged longer.
Carmignano belongs to Tuscany, to still red wines and to the grapes Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. By tradition it is served with meat, game and aged cheeses. It shows that a blend of local and international grapes can have a long history.
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- Related to
- 📍 Tuscany
- Main grapes
- 🍇 Sangiovese, 🍇 Cabernet Sauvignon, 🍇 Cabernet Franc
- Wines
- 🍷 Red wine, 🍷 Still wine
Frequently asked questions
What is Carmignano?
A Tuscan red wine west of Florence where Sangiovese is blended with Cabernet.
Which grapes are used?
Sangiovese (the base), Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc.
What is the zone known for historically?
Its boundaries were defined in the early 18th century, and Cabernet has been added for centuries.
Similar
📜 Barco Reale di Carmignano · 📜 Suvereto · 📜 Terre di Pisa · 📜 Anjou Villages · 📜 Orcia · 📜 Atina
⚠️ Wine contains alcohol: adults only, drink in moderation. Wine usually contains sulphites; egg white or milk proteins are sometimes used for fining — important for allergies and for vegans.