Barco Reale di Carmignano

Wine from Barco Reale di Carmignano comes out of Tuscany, Italy, where it sits as an appellation.

Growers build the wines around Sangiovese, filling out the blend with Canaiolo, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc.

The ground underneath is clay and limestone.

The climate is mediterranean.

The vineyards themselves read as hills.

Red wine and rosé wine is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows fresher and lighter, suited for early enjoyment, crisp and refreshing and made with the same varietals.

At the table these bottles work with pasta with tomato sauce, grilled meats, pizza and charcuterie.

Serve at around 16°C.

Keeps for 2 to 5 years.

In the glass.

Red: Fresher and lighter, Suited for early enjoyment.

Rosé: Crisp and refreshing, Made with the same varietals.

Grapes planted here.

Bottles to look for.

• Artimino 1596 'Ser Biagio' Barco Reale di Carmignano, Tuscany, Italy
• Artimino 1596 'Vin Ruspo' Rosato Barco Reale di Carmignano, Tuscany, Italy
• Artimino Barco Reale di Carmignano, Tuscany, Italy
• Azienda Agricola Il Sassolo Barco Reale di Carmignano, Tuscany, Italy
• Capezzana Barco Reale di Carmignano, Tuscany, Italy
• Enrico Pierazzuoli Tenuta Le Farnete Barco Reale di Carmignano, Tuscany, Italy
• Fattoria Ambra Barco Reale di Carmignano, Tuscany, Italy
• Fattorie Le Ginestre Barco Reale di Carmignano, Tuscany, Italy

At the table.

• Pasta with tomato sauce
• Grilled meats
• Pizza
• Charcuterie
• Mild cheeses

Serving and cellaring.

• Serve at around 16°C.
• Keeps for 2 to 5 years.

Nearby regions.

Barco Reale di Carmignano: common questions

More from here: every wine region in Italy, or the wider Tuscany guide.