2021 Carmignano Riserva, Villa di Trefiano

• Style: Structured Tuscan blend, Sangiovese-led with Cabernet
• Taste: Cherry, raspberry, herbal snap, spice; supple tannins
• Food: Roasted game, braised beef, aged cheese, stews
• Occasion: Date night, gifting, cellar worthy
• Serve: 14.5% ABV; cool, light on palate despite structure

In the Glass — Tasting Notes

Deep ruby arriving with cherry and raspberry at its heart, joined by herbal snap and quiet spice. The palate reveals soft yet firm architecture: supple tannins and bright acidity in perfect balance, holding everything upright without dominance. At 14.5% alcohol, it sits remarkably light for its structure—the signature of Carmignano's elevation and the winemaker's restrained touch.

The Winery — Villa di Trefiano

The estate occupies a Renaissance villa on the Carmignano DOCG slopes, northwest of Florence, managed since the 1920s by Benedetta Contini Bonacossi and the Capezzana family. The 2021 vintage tested the vines through spring frost and demanding growing season, yet cool summer nights concentrated the fruit into something genuinely fine. Sangiovese forms 80% of the blend, with Cabernet Sauvignon and Canaiolo completing the marriage. Fermentation occurred in cool stainless steel, followed by 18 months in French tonneaux (new and seasoned) and a further year in bottle, building composure and depth.

At Your Table — Food Pairing & Serving

This is a wine that rewards patience and the right companion. Roasted game, braised beef, and aged Parmesan are the obvious partners—the kind of pairings where both wine and food sing together. Stews, grilled dishes, and roast dinners also play beautifully with the wine's structure and restraint. Open it for a meaningful date night, consider it a gift for a serious collector, or cellar it: the tannins and acidity suggest graceful ageing. Explore further with our Italy selection and Full Bodied Red Wine range to discover more from this remarkable region. Vegan and vegetarian.