Carmignano DOCG

Region: Toscana

Synopsis

Region:

History: Formerly part of the Chianti DOC Montalbano subzone; became a separate DOC in 1975 and a DOCG in 1990

Vineyard Area: 117 ha / 289 acres (2021)

Production: 2,430 hl / 27,000 cases (5-year average)

Principal Red Grape Varieties:

Styles and Wine Composition

RED WINES

Rosso (Rd): Minimum 50% Sangiovese; 10–20% Cabernet Franc and/or Cabernet Sauvignon; maximum 20% Canaiolo Nero; maximum 10% Canaiolo Bianco, Malvasia, and/or Trebbiano; maximum 10% OARG
Riserva (Rosso)

Significant Production Rules

Maximum vineyard elevation: 400 m (1,310 ft)
Minimum alcohol level: 12.5%
Aging: For Rosso, minimum approx. 20 months, including 8 months in barrel (ERD = June 1, V+2); for Riserva, minimum approx. 3 years, including 12 months in barrel (ERD = September 29, V+3)

Last Disciplinare Modification:

03/07/2014