Description
The Carmignano PDO is reserved exclusively for Red wine.
Production Area
The production area of Carmignano PDO is within the territory of the municipalities of Carmignano and Poggio a Caiano in the Province of Prato, in the Tuscany region.
Blends
Red (including Riserva): min. 50% Sangiovese, max. 20% Canaiolo Nero, 10-20% Cabernet Franc and/or Cabernet Sauvignon, max. 10% Trebbiano Toscano and/or Canaiolo Bianco and/or Malvasia del Chianti, pure or with the addition of grape berries similar in colour and originating from other grape varieties suitable for cultivation in the concerned area, max. 10%. Grapes destined for the vinification of Carmignano PDO wine must ensure a minimum natural alcohol level of 12,5%.
Description of product typologies
Carmignano PDO is intense ruby-red in colour; vegetal notes and spicy reminiscences on the nose are accompanied by aromas of pansy, violet, cherry and prune, finishing with a slight hint of brushwood; a robust tannic vein and dense fruit, supported by freshness, wed in progressive linearity, harmony and elegance, leading to a long finish. It can display Riserva on the label if the wine is made available for consumption from September 29th (St Michael’s day and festival of Carmignano) of the third year after that in which the grapes were produced. The vinification and mandatory aging processes of Carmignano PDO wine must be carried out within the production area; the aging period must be of at least one year, in oak or chestnut barrels.
Additional specifications
The Carmignano PDO designation can be followed by Vigna (Vineyard) with the relative toponym.
