Carmignano DOCG

In the 1800s, the producers of the Carmignano region developed a tradition of blending Sangiovese with Cabernet Sauvignon, long before the practice became popularized by the "Super Tuscan" of the late 20th century.

Today Carmignano has approximately 270 acres (110 ha) planted, producing nearly 71,500 gallons ( 2,700 hectoliters) of DOCG designated wine a year.

The reputation of Carmignano continued to grow with Queen Anne of Great Britain requesting regular shipments of the wine.

But the Carmignano region produced distinctly different wines from Chianti due, in part, to the tradition of including Cabernet Sauvignon in the blend with Sangiovese.

One unique Carmignano DOC wine is a rosé Vin Santo known as Occhio di Pernice (or "eye of the partridge") similar to the French Oeil de Perdrix.

Carmignano , Tuscany
The 1716 edict by Cosimo III de' Medici, Grand Duke of Tuscany gave legal recognition to the wines of Carmignano.
The Carmignano region was the first Tuscan DOC to officially sanction the use of blending Cabernet Sauvignon (pictured) with Sangiovese.