While Chianti may be the most famous wine region in both Italy and Tuscany, it is not the only celebrated wine region in the country or the region. Tuscany is also home to Carmignano, a Tuscan wine region centered on the city of Carmignano, about 10 miles northwest of Florence. It has been praised for the high quality of its wines since the Middle Ages and was even singled out and favoured by Cosimo III de' Medici, Grand Duke of Tuscany. Protected since the 18th century, it was awarded Denominazione di origine controllata (DOC) status in 1975 and subsequently promoted to Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita (DOCG) status in 1990.
The Carmignano region was the first Tuscan DOC to officially sanction the use of blending Cabernet Sauvignon with Sangiovese and, as such, precedes the “Super Tuscan” wines of the 20th century. The region covers roughly 270 acres and produces nearly 71,500 gallons of DOCG wine a year.
Wine has been produced in the area since the time of the Ancient Romans and began to gain particular esteem in the middle ages. With the seal of approval of the reigning Medici in the 18th century, the name “Carmignano” was officially protected. The reputation of the region's wine only grew over subsequent centuries and it was even a favourite of Queen Anne of Britain.
Despite the high esteem in which it is held, it is one of the least well known wines of Tuscany, having greatly suffered from the meteoric rise and fame of Chianti wines. However, there is a reason that the Medici and queens were so fond of the stuff. In order to understand exactly why, come taste it for yourself – that's the kind of research we can get behind! Just find a luxury villa in Carmignano and come enjoy a holiday of absolute relaxation and excellent wine.
Wine has been produced in the area since the time of the Ancient Romans and began to gain particular esteem in the middle ages. With the seal of approval of the reigning Medici in the 18th century, the name “Carmignano” was officially protected. The reputation of the region's wine only grew over subsequent centuries and it was even a favourite of Queen Anne of Britain.
Despite the high esteem in which it is held, it is one of the least well known wines of Tuscany, having greatly suffered from the meteoric rise and fame of Chianti wines. However, there is a reason that the Medici and queens were so fond of the stuff. In order to understand exactly why, come taste it for yourself – that's the kind of research we can get behind! Just find a luxury villa in Carmignano and come enjoy a holiday of absolute relaxation and excellent wine.
