97 points Vinous Media
The 2021 Carmignano Riserva Piaggia takes its time in the glass, tempting the imagination with dried violets and flowery underbrush that evolve into peppery wild berries, autumnal spices and a dusting of cocoa. Elegant and velvety in feel, this sweeps across the palate, gaining contrast through a core of mineral-inflected yet pleasantly ripe red and black fruits. Tantalizing acidity guides the experience. The 2021 finishes with dramatic length and concentration, leaving a bitter blackberry resonance to mingle with edgy tannins, while a hint of blood orange forces the mouth to water for more. The contrasting nature and sheer depth of the 2021 leave me in awe. Bury this deep in the cellar. Drinking window: 2028 - 2040

• The flagship wine of Piaggia
• 70% Sangiovese, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, 10% Merlot
• Medium-textured soil with clay and galestro
• 250 m. elevation
• Southwest exposure
• Vinified separately in small vats with indigenous yeasts
• Maceration on the skins from 18-28 days, with punch downs and pump overs
• Maturation in French oak barriques for 18 months, plus six months in bottle
• No fining or filtering
• 3000 cases produced annually

“If there is one estate that embodies the potential of Carmignano, Piaggia just might be it.” – Antonio Galloni

“The Carmignano Riserva is simply the best of the appellation.” – The Wine Advocate

Piaggia is located right in the heart of Carmignano. The total vineyard extension is approximately 15 hectares, divided between the area of S. Cristina a Mezzana and the municipality of Poggio a Caiano, both areas with a great potential for top quality wines. Mauro Vannucci started this activity in 1990 because of his great passion for great red wines, with the aim to produce wines up to the standard of Carmignano appellation. In its 30 years of existence, Piaggia has managed to solidly establish its place among the great wineries of the classic Tuscan DOC of Carmignano, being called by Gambero Rosso “one of the best wineries in the region of Carmignano, rather, in Tuscany.”

Vineyard Management: Piaggia is a practicing organic winery. Integrated insect and disease control is followed. Organic fertilizers, copper and sulphur-based products are mainly used, but the vineyards see no insecticides or herbicides. The soil between the rows of vines is tilled. Low doses of SO2 in the wines for preservation.