Ted

9.2

Solid. Worth putting a few more bottles away. Has that black licorice backbone. — 11 hours 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

Mo

9.0

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

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

Judy Fischer

10

Love it. Drank bottle when Ken was in OBX. Taylor loved it too — 8 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

Patti Gamboni

8.9

Drank with Joe and Melissa — 6 months ago

Meredith Moody

9.7

Wow. Big fan. Lots of bright red fruits like cherries and raspberries in the beginning. Great acidity. It is more earthy than I expected, but not unwelcome. I really appreciated the almost floral/rosy note that contrasts the brightness off the bat. Still pretty tannic, I imagine this would only get better with age. Tasted expensive. I have no clue how much it costs. Only improved with time/air as we ate dinner. Super cool to taste how it “opened up” and how it changed. — 7 months ago

John Damaske

9.0

Got at Total wine — 2 years ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.3

Medium ruby color with aromas of ripe red fruits and elegant hints of floral. On the palate flavors of black cherry, raspberry and plum with hints of fig and tobacco. Tannins are fine and round, a tad young with high acidity noted. The finish is medium, smooth and ends with oak and earthy mineral notes. Very nice. Needs time. — 5 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

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

Justin Manni

9.3

Great for its youthfulness. Would benefit from another year or two in the cellar. — 7 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

Chris MacLean

9.0

Too young for me to enjoy at this point, but there’s plenty of potential — 6 years ago

with Sarah