What does Ampeleia's Carignano taste like?

Cool and precise, with dark berry fruit (blackberry, blueberry, blackcurrant) framed by wild mint, sage and rosemary, plus allspice and black pepper spice notes.

Is this wine light or full-bodied?

At around 12% ABV it drinks lighter than many Tuscan reds, combining freshness and fine tannins with real aromatic depth.

Why is Carignano notable in Ampeleia's lineup?

Carignano is usually a blending grape, but Ampeleia bottles it alone to showcase how much finesse and herbal complexity it can achieve when grown with care in the Maremma.

CuvéeMaremmaRed

Carignano

カリニャーノ

Ampeleia

About Carignano

Style: Red
Grape Varieties: Carignano
Price Range: $25-40; 750ml, ex-tax, varies by vintage
Alcohol: 12%

A 100% Carignano from Ampeleia's Mediterranean-variety plots, cool and precise despite its Maremma sun. Dark berries — blackberry, blueberry, blackcurrant — meet an aromatic herb garden of wild mint, sage and rosemary, with fine spice notes of allspice and black pepper, all at a restrained 12% alcohol.

Sommelier's Note

Proof that Carignano, so often blended away, deserves the spotlight when grown with this much precision.

New to wine?

Light on alcohol, big on herbal complexity — an easy-drinking gateway to Mediterranean reds.

Food Pairings

Ideal with grilled fish and meats alike — try it with herb-grilled gilthead bream, mushroom risotto, or bistecca alla fiorentina.

When to drink it

Casual dinners, outdoor grilling, aperitivo with charcuterie

Terroir & Winemaking

100% Carignano, cement fermentation and aging only. Biodynamic (Demeter-certified) farming, moderate 12% ABV reflecting a cool, precise style.

About the producer

AmpeleiaA harmonious expression of Maremma terroir through biodynamic Mediterranean viticulture.Visit the producer page →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Ampeleia's Carignano taste like?: Cool and precise, with dark berry fruit (blackberry, blueberry, blackcurrant) framed by wild mint, sage and rosemary, plus allspice and black pepper spice notes.
Is this wine light or full-bodied?: At around 12% ABV it drinks lighter than many Tuscan reds, combining freshness and fine tannins with real aromatic depth.
Why is Carignano notable in Ampeleia's lineup?: Carignano is usually a blending grape, but Ampeleia bottles it alone to showcase how much finesse and herbal complexity it can achieve when grown with care in the Maremma.

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