In the evocative setting of Montecarlo (Lucca), proud of its long history that has linked it to the viticulture of this land since 1386, the Fattoria Carmignani produces its wines and oil with the right combination of scrupulous tradition and modern technologies. The undisputed protagonists, the ancient vines and olive trees, give life to wonderful wines and oils produced thanks to the care of careful hands. The fortunate position favors the perfect exposure of the vineyards to the sun’s rays, so much so as to allow the production of one of the best whites of this D.O.C. area.
Montecarlo
Geography
Storia
Montecarlo
Montecarlo, together with the neighboring municipalities of Altopascio, Capannori and Porcari delimit the production area of one of the oldest wines in Tuscany. The Fattoria Carmignani preserves this treasure over time
Geography
The Enzo Fattoria Carmignani is located in the heart of the hills of Montecarlo, south-west of the medieval village. Since 1386, the Carmignani family has handed down from father to son the love and passion for the land and in particular for viticulture. From this man-land bond, thanks also to the favorable exposure of the vineyards to the sun, the combination of the most modern equipment and scrupulous processing, the Bianco D.O.C. and Rosso D.O.C. di Montecarlo wine is born.
Storia
The winemaking tradition in Montecarlo has continued over time and already at the end of the 800s the production had further improved, thanks to the commitment of a passionate winemaker from Lucca Giulio Magnani, who brought some vines from France (Pinot Blanc, Roussane, Sauvignon and Semillon) to improve Trebbiano Toscano; from these innovations the new Montecarlo was born, vinified in the “French” style; other producers followed his path by imitating blending and winemaking.
In 1969 the Bianco di Montecarlo obtained the official recognition of the Denomination of Controlled Origin and in 1985 the red wine also had the recognition of the DOC.
The most recent years have been characterized by an intense activity of renewal and adaptation of the vineyards and oenological structures, with the result of bringing the small production of local wines towards the highest production standards required by the market today.
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Denomination
THEOREMA
IGT TOSCANA ROSSO
Grapes
Theorema
IGT Tuscany Red
30% Merlot, 30% Syrah, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Sangiovese;
Color
Theorema
IGT Tuscany Red
It is an important wine, with an intense ruby red color with orange reflections.
On the nose
Theorema
IGT Tuscany Red
It smells of morello cherry, ripe blueberries, black pepper, tamarind, tobacco leaves, vanilla and butter.
On the palate
Theorema
IGT Tuscany Red
The taste is intense, full, with the softness of the morello cherry that also returns to the palate, balanced by spices.
Vinification
Theorema
IGT Tuscany Red
The harvest takes place at the beginning of October and, after fermentation, the wine matures in French oak barrels for 18 months; then the refinement in the bottle takes place for about six months.
Contains sulfites.
Pairings
Theorema
IGT Tuscany Red
It goes very well with stewed wild boar, hare, lard and aged cheeses.
Temperature
Theorema
IGT Tuscany Red
Serve at 18°C.
Awards
Theorema
IGT Tuscany Red
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Denomination
ALEATICO
IGT TOSCANA ROSSO
Grapes
ALEATICO
IGT TOSCANA ROSSO
100% Aleatico
Color
ALEATICO
IGT TOSCANA ROSSO
The wine has an intense ruby red color and the nose reveals excellent aromas of rose, cherry liqueur, strawberry jam and cocoa beans.
On the nose
ALEATICO
IGT TOSCANA ROSSO
The flavor is intense, pleasant: red fruits in jam, chocolate, black cherries in syrup.
On the palate
ALEATICO
IGT TOSCANA ROSSO
Due to its complex olfactory and taste-olfactory characteristics, this wine goes perfectly with chocolate desserts, cakes with berry jam and cherry and
even ice cream.
Vinification
ALEATICO
IGT TOSCANA ROSSO
The harvest takes place in the first days of September.
The grapes are dried in the sun on racks for about ten days.
The maceration on the skins lasts seven days at a temperature of 25°C. The aging is done in steel for about 6-7 months and in the bottle for another 3-4 months.
Contains sulfites.
Pairings
ALEATICO
IGT TOSCANA ROSSO
Due to its complex olfactory and taste-olfactory characteristics, this wine goes perfectly with chocolate desserts, cakes with berry jam and cherry and even ice cream.
Temperature
ALEATICO
IGT TOSCANA ROSSO
Serve at 18°C.
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Denomination
Grapes
MONTECARLO ROSSO
DOC MONTECARLO
50% Sangiovese, 10% Malvasia Rossa, 10% Canaiolo, 10% Ciliegiolo, 10% Merlot, 10% Syrah
Color
MONTECARLO ROSSO
DOC MONTECARLO
It has an intense ruby red color
On the nose
MONTECARLO ROSSO
DOC MONTECARLO
Of good intensity, it is characterized by fruity notes of cherry and small berries of the undergrowth.
On the palate
MONTECARLO ROSSO
DOC MONTECARLO
With a pleasant and intense taste, it has a good structure and a good persistence.
Vinification
MONTECARLO ROSSO
DOC MONTECARLO
Fermentation takes place in steel tanks at a temperature of 28-30°C for 12-14 days with daily pumping over and punching down.
Subsequently, the wine is aged in the bottle for 3-4 months.
Contains sulfites
Pairings
MONTECARLO ROSSO
DOC MONTECARLO
To be combined with grilled and stewed red meats, first courses with meat sauce and the typical “Tordelli lucchesi”.
Temperature
MONTECARLO ROSSO
DOC MONTECARLO
Serve at 18°C.
Denomination
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Grapes
TENTAZIONE
IGT TOSCANA BIANCO
85% Chardonnay, 15% Pinot Blanc
harvested in mid-August.
Color
TENTAZIONE
IGT TOSCANA BIANCO
Straw yellow in color
On the nose
TENTAZIONE
IGT TOSCANA BIANCO
It has aromas reminiscent of white mulberries and undergrowth.
On the palate
TENTAZIONE
IGT TOSCANA BIANCO
In the mouth it develops citrine and yellow plum flavors.
Vinification
TENTAZIONE
IGT TOSCANA BIANCO
After the soft pressing of the grapes, fermentation takes place in steel at a controlled temperature.
Contains sulfites
Pairings
TENTAZIONE
IGT TOSCANA BIANCO
With good persistence, it goes perfectly with grilled fish, sole meunière and seafood risotto.
Temperature
TENTAZIONE
IGT TOSCANA BIANCO
Serve at 10°C.
Awards
TENTAZIONE
IGT TOSCANA BIANCO
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Grapes
URANO
IGT TOSCANA BIANCO
100% Sauvignon Blanc raccolte la seconda metà di agosto.
Color
URANO
IGT TOSCANA BIANCO
Bright straw yellow in color
On the nose
URANO
IGT TOSCANA BIANCO
The nose reveals a good intensity and develops aromas of passion fruit, lychee, pineapple, cedar and grapefruit, with a fresh green note of tomato leaf
On the palate
URANO
IGT TOSCANA BIANCO
On the palate it is pleasant, intense and persistent, with a fresh and savory flavor.
Vinification
URANAO
IGT TOSCANA BIANCO
Fermentation takes place in steel at a controlled temperature for about 6-7 months; then the wine is aged in the bottle for 3-4 months.
Contains sulfites
Pairings
URANO
IGT TOSCANA BIANCO
It can be paired with crab dishes, shrimp cocktails, fried fish, fried chicken and the classic “Milanese cutlet”.
Temperature
TENTAZIONE
IGT TOSCANA BIANCO
Serve at 8-10°C.
Awards
URANO
IGT TOSCANA BIANCO
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Denomination
Grapes
INTRIGO
IGT TOSCANA BIANCO
100% Chardonnay
Color
INTRIGO
IGT TOSCANA BIANCO
The color is an intense straw yellow.
On the nose
INTRIGO
IGT TOSCANA BIANCO
The nose reveals notes of acacia flowers, cedar, yellow plum and vanilla.
On the palate
INTRIGO
IGT TOSCANA BIANCO
On the palate it reveals a note of softness given to the wine by nuances of acacia honey, supported by a good freshness and flavor.
Vinification
INTRIGO
IGT TOSCANA BIANCO
Aged in Hungarian acacia barrels for eight months, followed by six months of bottle aging.
Hungarian acacia barrels have the advantage of not covering the typical citrine aroma developed by the grape variety, but enhancing its quality and enriching it with a delicate note.
Contains sulfites
Pairings
INTRIGO
IGT TOSCANA BIANCO
Good pairing with grilled fish dishes, roasted white meats and medium-aged cheeses.
Temperature
INTRIGO
IGT TOSCANA BIANCO
Serve at 10°C.
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Denomination
Grapes
MONTECARLO BIANCO
DOC MONTECARLO
50% Trebbiano, 10% Semillon, 10’% Roussanne, 10% Vermentino, 10% Malvasia Bianca, 10% Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay 10%
The winery is the only one in the area to produce this fragrant wine with seven different grapes
Color
MONTECARLO BIANCO
DOC MONTECARLO
Straw yellow in color with greenish reflections, the wine nose is intense, complex and persistent and develops fruity and floral scents (broom).
On the nose
MONTECARLO BIANCO
DOC MONTECARLO
The wine on the nose is intense, complex and persistent and develops fruity and floral scents (broom).
On the palate
MONTECARLO BIANCO
DOC MONTECARLO
On the palate it has a fresh, warm and soft taste and delights the palate with its aromas of yellow-fleshed fruit and kikinger.
Vinification
MONTECARLO BIANCO
DOC MONTECARLO
Fermentation takes place in steel at a controlled temperature, followed by aging on the fine lees with weekly batonnage for 3/4 months. The following spring it is bottled and is aged for 2/3 months.
Contains sulfites
Pairings
MONTECARLO BIANCO
DOC MONTECARLO
Good pairing with white meats and fish both baked and grilled.
Temperature
MONTECARLO BIANCO
DOC MONTECARLO
Serve at 8-10°C.
Awards
Montecarlo Bianco
DOC Montecarlo
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KAPOGIRO
IGT TOSCANA ROSATO
Grapes
KAPOGIRO
IGT TOSCANA ROSATO
35% Syrah, 35% Sangiovese, 30% Merlot raccolte a metà settembre
Color
KAPOGIRO
IGT TOSCANA ROSATO
It has a beautiful pale pink color “onion skin”
On the nose
KAPOGIRO
IGT TOSCANA ROSATO
Sangiovese, Merlot and Syrah grapes harvested in mid-September give this wine, aged on fine lees for 4-5 months, pleasant aromas of roses, raspberries and melon, accompanied by a slight hint of cream.
On the palate
KAPOGIRO
IGT TOSCANA ROSATO
On the palate it is delicate and fresh, with flavors reminiscent of small red fruits such as raspberry and currant.
Vinification
KAPOGIRO
IGT TOSCANA ROSATO
Aged on fine lees for 4-5 months
Contains sulfites
Pairings
KAPOGIRO
IGT TOSCANA ROSATO
Excellent as an aperitif, it goes well with ham and melon, shrimp cocktail, and chicken meatballs.
Temperature
KAPOGIRO
IGT TOSCANA ROSATO
Serve at 10°C.
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VIN SANTO
DOC MONTECARLO
Grapes
VIN SANTO
DOC MONTECARLO
90% Trebbiano, 10% Colombana
Color
VIN SANTO
DOC MONTECARLO
Its color is a clear amber yellow.
On the nose
VIN SANTO
DOC MONTECARLO
The nose is very persistent, with intense aromas of dried figs, honey, caramel.
On the palate
VIN SANTO
DOC MONTECARLO
A great softness emerges in the mouth supported by a good acidic shoulder: dried fruit still dominates (figs and cedar), even tropical fruit, as well as wildflower honey, peanut butter and a note of coriander.
Vinification
VIN SANTO
DOC MONTECARLO
The grapes are harvested at the end of October and dried on reeds in the attic for three months.
After pressing, the juice is transferred to the typical wooden “Caratelli”, where fermentation and maturation will take place, for a period of at least 4 years.
Contains sulfites
Pairings
VIN SANTO
DOC MONTECARLO
Excellent combination with the traditional “cantucci toscani”, long-aged cheeses alone or with jams and honey, hazelnut cake.
Temperature