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DOCG · Toscana

Carmignano

Carmignano DOCG (Toscana) at a glance: 2 recorded wine types, with the main requirements from the official production specification. Listed types include Carmignano Riserva. The technical sections cover grape yields, minimum ageing, market-release rules for the relevant wine types.

✓ Verified· September 2026
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Production rules at a glance

Quick overview of the key requirements. Values and conditions can vary by wine type: consult the detailed rules and official source.

RegionToscanaProvincePrato
Wine typesCarmignano, Carmignano Riserva
Grape varieties / compositionVaries by wine type: see the comparison below
Maximum grape yield8 t/haMaximum wine yield56 hl/ha
Minimum planting density—Minimum alcoholic strength12.5% vol
Ageing—Minimum ageing in wood8 months
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Quick comparison within the appellation

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ParameterCarmignanoCarmignano RiservaΔ vs A
ColourRedRed—
Grape varietiesCANAIOLO BIANCO, MALVASIA BIANCA LUNGA, TREBBIANO TOSCANO, CABERNET FRANC, Cabernet sauvignon, CANAIOLO NERO max 20%, Sangiovese min 50%CANAIOLO BIANCO, MALVASIA BIANCA LUNGA, TREBBIANO TOSCANO, CABERNET FRANC, Cabernet sauvignon, CANAIOLO NERO max 20%, Sangiovese min 50%—
Maximum grape yield8 t/ha8 t/ha0 t/ha (0%)
Maximum wine yield56 hl/ha56 hl/ha0 hl/ha (0%)
Minimum planting density———
Ageing———
Minimum ageing in wood8 months12 months+4 months (+50%)
Minimum alcoholic strength12.5% vol12.5% vol0% vol (0%)
Minimum total acidity4.5 g/l4.5 g/l0 g/l (0%)
Minimum sugar-free extract22 g/l22 g/l0 g/l (0%)
Release for consumptionvintage + 2 yearsvintage + 3 years+1 years (+50%)
ACarmignanoBCarmignano Riserva
Colour
ARed
BRed
Δ vs A—
Grape varieties
ACANAIOLO BIANCO, MALVASIA BIANCA LUNGA, TREBBIANO TOSCANO, CABERNET FRANC, Cabernet sauvignon, CANAIOLO NERO max 20%, Sangiovese min 50%
BCANAIOLO BIANCO, MALVASIA BIANCA LUNGA, TREBBIANO TOSCANO, CABERNET FRANC, Cabernet sauvignon, CANAIOLO NERO max 20%, Sangiovese min 50%
Δ vs A—
Maximum grape yield
A8 t/ha
B8 t/ha
Δ vs A0 t/ha (0%)
Maximum wine yield
A56 hl/ha
B56 hl/ha
Δ vs A0 hl/ha (0%)
Minimum planting density
A—
B—
Δ vs A—
Ageing
A—
B—
Δ vs A—
Minimum ageing in wood
A8 months
B12 months
Δ vs A+4 months (+50%)
Minimum alcoholic strength
A12.5% vol
B12.5% vol
Δ vs A0% vol (0%)
Minimum total acidity
A4.5 g/l
B4.5 g/l
Δ vs A0 g/l (0%)
Minimum sugar-free extract
A22 g/l
B22 g/l
Δ vs A0 g/l (0%)
Release for consumption
Avintage + 2 years
Bvintage + 3 years
Δ vs A+1 years (+50%)
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When can Carmignano wine be released for sale?

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TECHNICAL DATA

Structured data by wine type

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Data by wine type

Numeric values come from the shared structured database. Official names, geographical names and regulatory wording are kept in Italian where appropriate.

Carmignano
Grape compositionCANAIOLO BIANCO, MALVASIA BIANCA LUNGA, TREBBIANO TOSCANO, CABERNET FRANC, Cabernet sauvignon, CANAIOLO NERO max 20%, Sangiovese min 50%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)
General8 t/ha—12%—

Winemaking

StageGrape-to-wine yieldMaximum wine yieldOfficial rule / area (IT)
Finished wine70%56 hl/haPratiche locali, leali e costanti; ammessa aggiunta max 15% di Carmignano di annate diverse da quella indicata

Ageing

TypeTotalWoodBottle / lees
invecchiamento—8 months—

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract
rubino vivace, intenso, tendente al granato con l’invecchiamento12.5% vol4.5 g/l22 g/l
Carmignano Riserva
Grape compositionCANAIOLO BIANCO, MALVASIA BIANCA LUNGA, TREBBIANO TOSCANO, CABERNET FRANC, Cabernet sauvignon, CANAIOLO NERO max 20%, Sangiovese min 50%

Viticulture

RuleYieldPlanting densityNatural alcoholOfficial condition (IT)
General8 t/ha—12%—

Winemaking

StageGrape-to-wine yieldMaximum wine yieldOfficial rule / area (IT)
Finished wine70%56 hl/haPratiche locali, leali e costanti; ammessa aggiunta max 15% di Carmignano di annate diverse da quella indicata

Ageing

TypeTotalWoodBottle / lees
invecchiamento—12 months—

Characteristics at release

ColourMinimum alcoholic strengthMinimum total acidityMinimum sugar-free extract
rubino vivace, intenso, tendente al granato con l’invecchiamento12.5% vol4.5 g/l22 g/l

Municipalities / permitted area

Zona di produzione CarmignanoOfficial Italian wording

Articolo 3 (Zona di produzione delle uve) 3.1 Le uve destinate alla produzione del vino a denominazione di origine controllata e garantita “Carmignano” devono essere prodotte nei terreni collinari dei comuni di Carmignano e Poggio a Caiano in provincia di Prato.

Art. 3

Official source

Official product specification · Carmignano