Winery CapezzanaBarco Reale di Carmignano
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 3 varietals which are the Cabernet franc, the Cabernet-Sauvignon and the Sangiovese.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.
Taste structure of the Barco Reale di Carmignano from the Winery Capezzana
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Barco Reale di Carmignano of Winery Capezzana in the region of Tuscany is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Barco Reale di Carmignano of Winery Capezzana in the region of Tuscany often reveals types of flavors of cream, cherry or oaky and sometimes also flavors of smoke, earthy or blackberry.
Food and wine pairings with Barco Reale di Carmignano
Pairings that work perfectly with Barco Reale di Carmignano
Original food and wine pairings with Barco Reale di Carmignano
The Barco Reale di Carmignano of Winery Capezzana matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of tournedos rossini with port sauce, lamb mouse with figs and grapes or curried veal roulades.
Details and technical informations about Winery Capezzana's Barco Reale di Carmignano.
Discover the grape variety: Cabernet franc
Supple, fragrant reds with fine tannins and vibrant freshness, showing raspberry, violet, green pepper, pencil lead and gentle spice aromas. Star of the Loire as a single variety (Chinon, Bourgueil, Saumur-Champigny) and of the right bank of Bordeaux in blends (Cheval Blanc at 60%). Also in semi-dry Anjou rosés. A historic Bordeaux variety, parent of Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Carmenère.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Barco Reale di Carmignano from Winery Capezzana are 1977, 2005, 2006, 2017 and 2016.
Informations about the Winery Capezzana
The Winery Capezzana is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 17 wines for sale in the of Barco Reale di Carmignano to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Barco Reale di Carmignano
Tuscan DOC west of Florence (younger sibling of Carmignano DOCG released earlier, well-drained argilo-calcareous soils, Mediterranean climate tempered by Apennine influences, Medici heritage from the 16th-century Royal Reserve): Sangiovese is the Tuscan signature red (≥50%) — cherry and violet aromas with a fine tannic structure. Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon (10–20%) Bordeaux varieties, Canaiolo Nero (≤20%) traditional.
The wine region of Tuscany
Kingdom of Sangiovese: upright reds with cherry, plum, dried herbs and leather, lively acidity and firm tannins. Fleshy, food-friendly Chianti Classico DOCG, deep long-ageing Brunello di Montalcino (spice, tobacco, ripe black fruit), elegant Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. On the coast, Bolgheri crafts the opulent Cabernet- and Merlot-based 'Super Tuscans'. Some fresh white Vernaccia.
The word of the wine: Generous
Full-bodied, rich and open wine, in principle with a good alcohol content but without excess (in this case the wine is said to be warm).
