WINES OF ITALY

Carmignano - DOCG (GPDO)

Production area of Carmignano DOCG:

area surrounding the town of Carignano on the eastern slope of Mount Albano.

Vine selection :

Sangiovese (50-100%), Canaiolo Nero (0-20%), Cabernet Franc and/or C. Sauvignon (10-20%), Trebbiano Toscano and/or Canaiolo Bianco and/or Malvasia del Chianti (max 10%), other red grapes (max 10%)

Colour:

deep ruby, red with maroon highlights with aging

Aroma:

distinguishable smells of fruits

Taste:

soft, dry and full-bodied

Minimum alcohol content:

12,5%

Aging:

24 months in oak or chestnuts barrels and 12 months in the bottle prior to release; for the Riserva 48 months in oak or chestnuts barrels and 1 year in the bottle prior to release

Types:

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Riserva:

Riserva

Serving temperature of wine Carmignano:

Serve the wine at: at 64° - 67° Farenheit, 18° - 20° Celsius, opening the bottle at least two hours before serving