Strada Medicea dei Vini di Carmignano – Tuscany: noble history, ancient vineyards and landscapes of Montalbano. The Medici Wine Route of Carmignano winds through the hills of Montalbano, in a corner of Tuscany where landscape meets history. From Poggio a Caiano to Carmignano, passing through Artimino, the route touches Medici villas, medieval villages, olive groves and vineyards that give life to one of the oldest reds in Italy: Carmignano DOCG. 🍇 A wine with dynastic roots: Carmignano is one of the first Italian wines to have official protection: already in 1716 the Grand Duke Cosimo III de' Medici delimited the production area. It is an elegant and harmonious red, where Sangiovese is combined with Cabernet in a historic blend. Next to him, the Barco Reale di Carmignano offers a younger and livelier version, perfect for the daily table. 👉 Tip: Book a tasting in one of the wineries on the hills of Capezzana or Artimino: they often also include tours of the villas or historic farms. 🏘️ Villas and villages between vineyards and art: The route crosses places of great charm, such as Poggio a Caiano, with its Medici Renaissance villa, and Artimino, where the majestic Villa La Ferdinanda, known as "of the Hundred Chimneys", stands. The historic centers of Carmignano and Comeana preserve parish churches, museums, Etruscan traces and authentic views of the Tuscan countryside. 👉 Tip: Visit the Archaeological Museum of Artimino and combine culture and taste with a stop at the wine shop in the village square. 🚶 Itineraries between history and nature: The hills of Montalbano offer panoramic paths through vineyards, woods and olive groves. The routes are suitable for walking, cycling or horseback riding and connect ancient farms, country churches and panoramic points on the Florentine plain. Along the way, it is easy to meet companies that open their doors for a stop with a view. 👉 Tip: Follow the path that connects Artimino and Carmignano: a ring of villas, vineyards and spectacular views. 🍷 At the table with the territory: Carmignano goes perfectly with typical Tuscan dishes: artisanal cured meats, aged cheeses, pappardelle with wild boar, roasts and legumes. All accompanied by local extra virgin olive oil and desserts such as cantucci di Prato. In the restaurants and farmhouses in the area, the cuisine is seasonal, simple and rich in flavor. 👉 Tip: Treat yourself to a dinner in the vineyard at sunset, with a Tuscan menu and a glass of Carmignano Riserva: an experience to remember. 🎉 Events, wineries and hospitality: The calendar is full of events related to wine: open cellars, tastings in the gardens of the villas, village festivals and food and wine tours. Hospitality is varied: farmhouses with swimming pools, historic residences, B&Bs in the greenery and relais with spas offer quiet and evocative stays, often with experiences related to wine and cooking. 👉 Tip: Look for a property in the hills of Carmignano: many offer tasting packages or Tuscan cooking lessons. In this corner of Tuscany, wine is a living part of the landscape, history and culture: a noble heritage that continues to reveal itself, glass after glass.