Ted

9.2

Solid. Worth putting a few more bottles away. Has that black licorice backbone. — a day ago

with Jeni

Freddy R. Troya

9.4

Piaggia Carmignano Riserva 2021
Carmignano DOCG – Tuscany – Italy 🇮🇹

Overview
A compelling Tuscan blend composed primarily of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc, crafted by Piaggia, one of Carmignano’s benchmark estates, recognized for low yields, concentration, and precision-driven winemaking while preserving regional identity. The 2021 vintage beautifully captures the structured, terroir-focused soul of Carmignano without leaning into excessive ripeness or modern exaggeration.

Aromas & Flavors
Black cherry, ripe plum, dried herbs, tobacco leaf, cedar, earthy undertones, and subtle graphite unfold with remarkable balance and restraint. Dark fruit remains fresh and vibrant rather than jammy, allowing savory and mineral nuances to shine through.

Mouthfeel
Medium+ bodied with elevated tension, polished yet firm tannins, and beautifully integrated acidity. Structured and intentional, carrying both power and elegance through a long, refined finish.

Food Pairings
Excellent with bistecca alla Fiorentina, grilled lamb chops, wild boar ragù, roasted meats, or aged cheeses such as Pecorino Toscano or Parmigiano Reggiano.

Verdict
A serious and historically compelling Tuscan red that feels refreshingly authentic in a world often dominated by overhyped “Super Tuscans.” Piaggia delivers structure, terroir expression, and sophistication without sacrificing regional character. This is Tuscany speaking fluently through discipline and balance rather than sheer opulence.

Did You Know?
Long before the “Super Tuscan” movement emerged, Carmignano producers were already legally blending Sangiovese with Cabernet Sauvignon as far back as the 1700s, after Cabernet vines were introduced to Tuscany under the Medici family. In many ways, Carmignano quietly pioneered the concept centuries earlier.

🍷 Personal Pick
This is exactly the kind of under-the-radar Tuscan wine that rewards drinkers looking beyond prestige labels and chasing authenticity, structure, and historical soul instead. Cheers! — 5 months ago

Andrea Watt

9.1

Peach, orange blossom, citrus, and lemon. Lightly sweet and a touch of green apple tart. — 3 years ago

Phil Kessling

9.0

Small production mountain Nebbiolo. Acidic, tannic but all well balanced. Typical Nebbiolo nose: roses, potpourri , et earth. — 6 years ago

Byron C Mayes

9.0

This 100% Viognier is a star bright green gold. Old bananas and fresh white flowers on the abundant nose. Full bodied complex palate yields all sorts of stuff: banana, magnolia petal, underripe and overripe tropical fruits, white pepper, white peach, and on and on. Finish is medium long and doesn’t fade into that darkness typical of many white Rhône varieties. Medium minus acidity, of course. This is classic Viognier. Very varietally typical in every way. Enjoy on its own or with rich “white wine” dishes , especially cream sauces or roasts poultry. Drink now through 2022. — 6 years ago

Judy Fischer

10

Love it. Drank bottle when Ken was in OBX. Taylor loved it too — 19 hours ago

Russ Kujan

9.2

2022 vintage. Strong acidity, Raspberry, red fruit, cocoa, leather, and spices. Freshness and terroir on display. Good stuff. Good value. — 4 months ago

Mo

9.0

Almost forgot to capture this label. Very good with antipasti meats and rack of lamb Herbs de Provence. — 8 months ago

John Damaske

9.0

Got at Total wine — 2 years ago

Paul K

9.4

Outstanding! Great fruit and stood up to a New York strip perfectly. — 5 years ago

Jeffrey Woo

8.9

Pale lemon-hued. Aromas and flavors of almond, blossom, honey, lime, and pineapple. Medium body and medium-plus acidity. Lovely floral notes on the nose; while balanced and textured on the mouthfeel and a lingering finish of citrus. — 6 years ago

Bill Belanger

9.2

Fruity and smooth, which the arneis grape from roero can appeal to many palates of white and rose lovers. — 7 years ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.2

2022 vintage. 8.12.26. — 2 months ago

Alvaro Bustillos

9.1

Rodri pcu hunan — 3 months ago

Jessica Cansler

9.5

Absolutely lovely charcuterie wine! Would get again! — 5 months ago

Stephen Osgood

9.7

absolutely BANGIN. cannot believe how good this is. perfect with pizza. — a year ago

Keelan Guiley

8.9

Dried apricot , cherry , stone . Fruitier barbera — 4 years ago

Russ Kujan

9.1

2016 vintage Really enjoyable. Medium tannins, cherry and black raspberry, medium body, with the tannin building slowly In the finish. — 6 years ago

DAL 9000

9.0

Big big dark fruit aroma. Strawberry? And raspberries sweetness — 7 years ago

Lori S

9.0

Buttery, smooth light — 7 years ago