DOC · since 1999
Barco Reale di Carmignano
Wine · PDO · 2 municipalities
Recognised since 1999 within the Tuscan municipalities of Carmignano and Poggio a Caiano, the Barco Reale di Carmignano DOC offers a fresher expression of the region's classic blend. While sharing its grape base—dominated by Sangiovese at a minimum of 50% and Cabernet Franc or Cabernet Sauvignon at 10%—with its sibling Carmignano DOCG, Barco Reale di Carmignano is uniquely distinguished by having no mandatory aging period or riserva category, whereas the DOCG requires about eight months in wood. Yields are capped at 10.0 tons per hectare, producing a bright ruby wine with a minimum alcohol content of 11.0% vol, noted for its dry, fresh flavor.
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The facts
- Colour
- lively, brilliant ruby
- Taste
- dry, savory, fresh, full, harmonious
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Barco Reale di Carmignano produced?
- Barco Reale di Carmignano is produced in 2 municipalities in Tuscany, Italy: Carmignano, Poggio a Caiano.
- What grape is Barco Reale di Carmignano made from?
- Barco Reale di Carmignano is made from Sangiovese (min 50%), Canaiolo nero, Cabernet Franc e Cabernet Sauvignon (da soli o congiuntamente) (min 10%), Trebbiano toscano, Canaiolo bianco e Malvasia (da soli o congiuntamente), altri vitigni a bacca rossa idonei alla coltivazione in Toscana.
- What is the minimum alcohol content of Barco Reale di Carmignano?
- The minimum alcohol content of Barco Reale di Carmignano is 11% vol.
- What does DOC mean?
- DOC (Denominazione di Origine Controllata) certifies that a wine is produced in a defined zone following its official disciplinare.