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Carmignano is a red wine from the town of Carmignano, about 15 miles from Florence. Unlike Chianti producers, who have only recently begun to experiment with Cabernet, Carmignano's winemakers have been using it since Cosimo III de'Medici introduced it in the early 1700s. Their wine contains about 20 % "uva franciosa," which adds pleasing underbrush and saddle leather to the berry fruit and floral notes in the bouquet, and also contributes a certain amount of power to the wine. The end result in many ways resembles the Sangiovese-based Supertuscans made over in the Chianti Classico Region, and like them, Carmignano will work nicely with roasted white meats, for example a turkey, or roasted or grilled red meats or game. It also ages nicely, and with time will go well with moderately aged cheese too. – Description from Kphillips

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Piaggia 'Carmignano' Riserva (2010)

Winery: Piaggia
Region: Italy » Tuscany » Carmignano
Varietal: Sangiovese
Type: Table Wines
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Gregory Dal Piaz

Milk chocolate oak and rich fruit pop on this powerful nose rich with aromas of ink, blue flower and herbs. Smooth, broad and rich in the mouth with a base of Sangiovese covered in chocolate covered cherries and black currant herbs. This shows a deft ...

Piaggia Il Sasso Carmignano Tuscany Italy Sangiovese Blend (2006)

Winery: Piaggia
Region: Italy » Tuscany » Carmignano
Varietal: Sangiovese
Type: Table Wines
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Eric Guido

What a surprise since I picked this up after reading a brief article on Carmignano and thought to taste one. Amazing nose that reads like a basket of red fruit. First it's raspberry, then wild berries and then cherry cough drops followed up by cedar ...

Barco Reale di Carmignano. Capezzana (2010)

Winery: Capezzana
Region: Italy » Tuscany » Carmignano
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon , Sangiovese
Type: Table Wines
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Gregory Dal Piaz

80% Sangiovese, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon Big and deep on the nose with soft notes of leather, old wood, white pepper some new spicy wood and deep, minty black fruit that shows a distinct medical and slightly candied edge. Bright and taut in the mouth ...

Piaggia Carmignano Riserva (2006)

Winery: Piaggia
Region: Italy » Tuscany » Carmignano
Varietal: Sangiovese , Cabernet Sauvignon , Merlot
Type: Table Wines
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Eric Guido

The nose showed ripe black cherry, herbal fruit tea, leather, and dusty potpourri. On the palate, it was as soft as silk and flowed effortlessly across the senses. It was structured yet elegant with unmistakable tuscan character and flavors of black ch...

Capezzana Carmignano Villa di Capezzana DOCG Rated (2005)

Winery: Tenuta di Capezzana
Region: Italy » Tuscany » Carmignano
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Type: Dessert/Fortifieds
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lglover

3.5 stars (80% Sangiovese, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon) Appearance: deep+ ruby/slight purple core Nose: prounounced intensity aromas of tar, slight rubber (blew off a bit some some air), sour cherry Palate: medium+ acidity, flavors of sour cherry, hint ...

Piaggia Carmignano Il Sasso (2007)

Winery: Piaggia
Region: Italy » Tuscany » Carmignano
Type: Table Wines
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Eric Guido

The nose showed cherry and herbs with undergrowth and a hint of new oak. The palate showed a medium body but with silky elegance and flavors of cherry, pomegranate and dark chocolate with a slight austerity. The finish was long yet fresh with silky tan...

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Ambra Carmignano Santa Cristina In Pilli
Winery: Santa Cristina
Region: Italy » Tuscany » Carmignano
Type: Table Wines

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Cheese Stuffed Meatloaf

A delicious way to make meatloaf, adding your own taste into the mixture. Read more »

Capezzana Barco Reale di Carmignano
Winery: Capezzana
Region: Italy » Tuscany » Carmignano
Type: Table Wines

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Asian Beef Casserole

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Pratesi Carmignano
Winery: Pratesi
Region: Italy » Tuscany » Carmignano
Type: Table Wines

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Cheesy Beef 'n' Rice

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Terre a Mano Carmignano
Region: Italy » Tuscany » Carmignano
Type: Table Wines

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Beef and Tomato Pie Recipe | Taste of Home Recipes

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Capezzana Carmignano Villa di Capezzana
Winery: Capezzana
Region: Italy » Tuscany » Carmignano
Type: Table Wines

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Pipérade

Pipérade trumpets the versatility of French Basque cuisine. A simple sauté is enlivened with the local cured pork, Bayonne ham, and a spicy paprika known as piment d’Espelette. It’s great over brai... Read more »

Pratesi Carmignano
Winery: Pratesi
Region: Italy » Tuscany » Carmignano
Type: Table Wines

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Truffle-Roasted Chicken

The earthy, lusty flavor of truffles is a welcome treat when cool weather approaches. For this recipe we’ve opted for fresh black winter truffles, which are both chopped and mixed into the Madeira ... Read more »

Barco Reale di Carmignano. Capezzana
Winery: Capezzana
Region: Italy » Tuscany » Carmignano
Type: Table Wines

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Sazerac

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Capezzana Barco Reale di Carmignano
Winery: Capezzana
Region: Italy » Tuscany » Carmignano
Type: Table Wines

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Maxie’s Fried Green Tomatoes

We know, you don’t associate good food from the Big Easy with upstate New York, but Maxie’s Supper Club is one of those places whose food can transport you in mere forkfuls. Try Maxie’s fried green... Read more »

Le Farnete Carmignano
Winery: La Farnete
Region: Italy » Tuscany » Carmignano
Type: Table Wines

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Tabbouleh

This light, healthy dish found across the Mediterranean is the ideal summer salad. While pine nuts and sumac are not traditional, they add extra crunch and a lemony zip. Serve this tabbouleh alongs... Read more »

Capezzana Barco Reale
Winery: Capezzana
Region: Italy » Tuscany » Carmignano
Type: Table Wines

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Basic Steamed Wild Rice

Despite wild rice’s name, the majority of it available on supermarket shelves is now actually farmed, cultivated in flooded paddies in California and culled by machine. (Technically, it’s not rice ... Read more »

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    January 2011

    Cape Mentelle Cab/Shiraz

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    See Simon Brunell (Cape Mentelle Vineyards) in our Meet-the-Winemaker video series (#11): www.debramasterofwine.com Read More

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    Piaggia Carmignano Il Sasso 2006

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    Wine review by Zio Vino


  • Piaggia Carmignano Il Sasso 2006

    April 2010

    Piaggia Carmignano Il Sasso 2006

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    The 2006 Piaggia, Carmignano, Il Sasso shows a ruby red color in the glass with aromas of black cherry, lavender and herbs, lead pencil and just the right amount of toasty oak. On the palate, I found juicy blackberry with a citrus twinge, followed by cedar on a well-structured frame with balanced acidity. Citrus and sour cherry show on the med... Read More

    Wine review by Eric Guido


  • Piaggia Carmignano Il Sasso 2006

    April 2010

    Piaggia Carmignano Il Sasso 2006

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    Smoky oak and leather on the nose. This offering is remarkably accessible and beautifully balanced with a lingering openness rare for such a young vintage. The opulent taste of dark fruit, smoke, leather and licorice dominate this wonderfully balanced 70% Sangiovese, 20 Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot blend. Indeed, the low yields which compri... Read More

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  • Villa di Capezzana Trebbiano 2003

    April 2010

    Villa di Capezzana Trebbiano 2003

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    Was the higher rated wine in a 4 Sangiovese wine tasting. However was better with food but not as good after the meal. Read More

    Wine review by rmcunningham


  • Ambra Carmignano Santa Cristina In Pilli 2006

    March 2010

    Ambra Carmignano Santa Cristina In Pilli 2006

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    Not bad for sangiovese. Read More

    Wine review by Drunk as a Skunk


  • Piaggia Carmignano Il Sasso 2006

    January 2010

    Piaggia Carmignano Il Sasso 2006

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    What a surprise since I picked this up after reading a brief article on Carmignano and thought to taste one. Amazing nose that reads like a basket of red fruit. First it's raspberry, then wild berries and then cherry cough drops followed up by cedar and saddle leather. The palate reveals sour cherries, creme fraiche and clove. Medium body with w... Read More

    Wine review by Eric Guido


  • Piaggia Il Sasso Carmignano Tuscany Italy Sangiovese Blend 2006

    October 2009

    Piaggia Il Sasso Carmignano Tuscany Italy Sangiovese Blend 2006

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    What a surprise since I picked this up after reading a brief article on Carmignano and thought to taste one. Amazing nose that reads like a basket of red fruit. First it's raspberry, then wild berries and then cherry cough drops followed up by cedar and saddle leather. The palate reveals sour cherries, creme fraiche and clove. Medium body wi... Read More

    Wine review by Eric Guido


  • Ghiaie Della Furba Capezzana 2001

    July 2009

    Ghiaie Della Furba Capezzana 2001

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    Wine review by michelle kazanovicz


  • Capezzana Carmignano Villa di Capezzana DOCG Rated 2005

    March 2009

    Capezzana Carmignano Villa di Capezzana DOCG Rated 2005

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    3.5 stars(80% Sangiovese, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon)Appearance: deep+ ruby/slight purple coreNose: prounounced intensity aromas of tar, slight rubber (blew off a bit some some air), sour cherryPalate: medium+ acidity, flavors of sour cherry, hint of anise and eucalyptus; with a mouth-coating viscosity. Read More

    Wine review by lglover


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