The Cellar
Carmignano
The short answer
Carmignano is a red Italian wine from Tuscany, made from Sangiovese with Cabernet. It tastes structured, cherry and cassis and pairs best with roast meats, braises and aged pecorino.
- Style
- Structured, cherry and cassis, Tuscany
- Glass
- Wide-bowl red wine glass at 62°F / 17°C
- Strength
- About 13.5% ABV
Where it comes from
A small zone west of Florence where Cabernet was blended with Sangiovese long before the Super Tuscans; it is usually cited as protected by a Medici decree of 1716.
What you need
- Grape: Sangiovese with Cabernet
- Region: Tuscany
- Style: Structured, cherry and cassis
How Larry builds it
- 01
Get the temperature right. Serve at 62°F / 17°C. Most kitchens are too warm — 15 minutes in the fridge helps.
- 02
Pour with food. Built for the table: roast meats, braises and aged pecorino.
- 03
Larry's tip. The original Cabernet-Sangiovese. Before it was cool.
Larry’s rule: The original Cabernet-Sangiovese. Before it was cool.
Variations worth making
Questions people ask
What food goes with Carmignano?
Carmignano pairs well with roast meats, braises and aged pecorino.
What grape is Carmignano made from?
Sangiovese with Cabernet, grown in Tuscany.
What does Carmignano taste like?
Structured, cherry and cassis.
What temperature should Carmignano be served at?
About 62°F / 17°C.
What to eat with it
Pour it like Larry
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