Alvaro Bustillos

9.1

Rodri pcu hunan — 9 days ago

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! — 2 months ago

Colomojo

9.7

2018 vintage drank in 2025, very fruity, plumb and smooth, very light tannins, cherries with chocolate finish. — 6 months ago

Stephen Osgood

9.7

absolutely BANGIN. cannot believe how good this is. perfect with pizza. — 7 months ago

"Odedi"

9.0

Reddish in color with a purplish hue.

Elegant nose and full bodied with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with nice complexity and mouthfeel.

Showing raspberries, cherries, black plums, black currants, coffee, light oak and spices.

Medium finish with round tannins and tangy raspberries.

This is an elegant and very pleasant Nebbiolo from Piedmont.

Good right out of the bottle and better with airtime.

Still young and will continue to age nicely in the next 5 years.

Easy drinking and good by itself as a sipping wine.

100% Nebbiolo grapes were aged in used American and French oak barrels for 12 months.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

90 points.

$30. — 2 years ago

Neil Valenzuela

9.0

Delicious! Scarlet Letter “A” blend of Zin, Syrah, Petite Syrah, Cab and Merlot. Deep purple color. Aromas of dried violets, red, black and blue berries and a baking spice finish. Toasty oak and berries on the palate. — 7 years 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. — a month ago

Krista Guthrie

9.9

Dinner at Cheesecake Factory

Crisp, light, refreshing — 3 months ago

K ITO

9.0

Smooth rich mocha — 4 months ago

James Pendergrass

9.0

Yummy and balanced. Easy drink. — 4 months ago

Tommy

8.9

Still has a great punch after all this time. Smooth and a little spicy. Loved it. — 7 months ago

Carlos Perez-Abreu

9.2

When is Spain….excellent blend! — 8 months ago

with Jorge, Ana and 3 others

Phil Kessling

9.0

Small production mountain Nebbiolo. Acidic, tannic but all well balanced. Typical Nebbiolo nose: roses, potpourri , et earth. — 5 years ago

Cathi Swanson

8.9

Balanced, not too sweet. A softer cab. — a month ago

Jessica Cansler

9.5

Absolutely lovely charcuterie wine! Would get again! — 2 months ago

Joan Ziegler

8.9

Predictably solid. Perfect every day drinker. Nice way to welcome in summer in Palo Alto! Terrific with our dinner of snapper asparagus & couscous! Cheers 🥂 — 3 months ago

Tommy

8.9

Plumb and allspice. What a good finish! — 4 months ago

AEL

9.1

Outstanding. Granular and dense, dark berries, balsamic, fleshy, long lasting. Thanksgiving bottle #5. — 7 months ago

Sherwin Taghdiri

9.3

A soft fragrance of sweet stone fruit.
Drinks really smoothly, with super juicy and fruity flavors with a full mouth feel. Finishes smoothly and is easy to drink! — 10 months ago

with Boris and Renny

Neil Valenzuela

8.9

Beautiful color. Aromas of cherry, raspberry and black currant. Flavorful, loads of black and red fruit- so good! — 7 years ago