Carmignano

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Carmignano is a distinct DOCG designation with an optional Riserva mention. Its specification regulates grape composition, a legally delimited hill-zone, and class-specific maturation and release. Producer, vintage and sensory guidance need separately sourced research.

Carmignano is governed by a current protected-denomination specification. Claims about earlier legal history, foreign influence or unbroken producer tradition require independent historical evidence.

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Say it: kahr-mee-NYAH-noh
Color: Red
Grapes: {"Sangiovese (minimum 50%)","Cabernet Franc and/or Cabernet Sauvignon (10–20%)","Canaiolo nero (up to 20%)"}

The making

How it's made

The specification requires at least 50% Sangiovese and 10–20% Cabernet Franc and/or Cabernet Sauvignon, with other defined limits. Standard and Riserva have different minimum wood-ageing and release thresholds. Production-zone geometry requires separate validation.

Carmignano DOCG is distinct from the Carmignano municipality, Barco Reale di Carmignano DOC and Vin Santo di Carmignano DOC.

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Verified details

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Carmignano is a protected DOP/DOCG denomination reserved for red wine that complies with its production specification. The designation may carry the optional Riserva mention when its distinct rules are met.¹

Carmignano requires at least 50 percent Sangiovese. Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon, singly or together, must account for 10 to 20 percent; Canaiolo nero may account for up to 20 percent, specified white varieties up to 10 percent, and other eligible Tuscan red grapes up to 10 percent.¹

The legal production zone is defined on hill land in the municipalities of Carmignano and Poggio a Caiano, in the Province of Prato.¹

Standard Carmignano may not enter the market before 1 June in the second year following the harvest and must spend at least eight months in oak or chestnut containers.¹

Carmignano Riserva may not enter the market before 29 September in the third year following the harvest and must spend at least twelve months in oak or chestnut containers.¹

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Ministero dell'agricoltura, della sovranità alimentare e delle foresteCarmignano DOCG production specificationArticle 1Read source

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RegionTuscany

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