"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 almost 20 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.
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James Suckling 93 "This shows depth and intensity with sweet tobacco and blackberry character. Full body, round and chewy tannins and a flavorful finish. A blend
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Vinous Media 94 "The 2015 Carmignano Riserva Piaggia is another flat-out gorgeous wine from the Vanucci family. Bright, lifted and wonderfully focused, the 2015 has so
Vinous Media 91 "The 2012 Carmignano Riserva Piaggia is a gorgeous, understated wine. Sweet tobacco, cedar, herbs, licorice and dark red cherry notes meld together in
Wine Spectator 90 "Bright cherry flavors and hint of herbs and spice highlight this focused red. Tobacco and earth notes grace the lingering finish. Needs short-term
Wine Advocate 92 "The 2009 Carmignano Riserva Piaggia is richer and deeper than the 2008 in its fruit, yet retains the medium-bodied structure that is
Vinous Media 94 "A wine of explosive energy and power, the 2014 Carmignano Riserva Piaggia possesses an unreal level of concentration for the year. A rush
Wine Advocate 93 "The Piaggia 2013 Carmignano Riserva is a delicious expression of 70% Sangiovese, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon and 20% Merlot. The assembled wine ages in
Vinous Media 95 "Piaggia's 2015 Carmignano Il Sasso is rich, ample and voluptuous in what is a very representative expression of the year. Black cherry, plum,
Wine Advocate 93 "The 2008 Carmignano Riserva Piaggia bursts from the glass with an exotic melange of tar, espresso, black cherries, spices and licorice. The
Wine Advocate 91 "The 2014 Carmignano Il Sasso is a nicely executed blend of 70% Sangiovese, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Merlot (that is aged in
Robert Parker: 92 "The 2005 Carmignano Riserva Piaggia is sweet, silky and intensely perfumed in its delicate red fruit. The 2005 is an understated Piaggia, but
Robert Parker 95 (Wine Advocate) "The 2001 Carmignano Riserva is simply a mouthful of unflagging gratification, perfectly focused and potent in its expression of berry fruit,
Robert Parker 92 "It's nice to see the estate's top bottling, the 2004 Carmignano Riserva Piaggia, bounce back from the disappointing 2003. This full-bodied, weighty Carmignano
Robert Parker 89 "The 2008 Carmignano Il Sasso is a bit muted in this vintage. The fruit shows lovely freshness and energy, but the 2008 doesnt
Robert Parker 94 "The single-vineyard 2006 Carmignano Riserva Piaggia is a rock star wine. Super-ripe dark cherries, flowers, minerals, licorice and subtle earthiness sit on a
Robert Parker 93 "The 2007 Carmignano Riserva Piaggia is rich, sensual and totally convincing. Silky tannins frame a core of expressive red fruit. Sweet, floral aromatics
Wine Advocate 92 "The 2009 Carmignano Il Sasso is striking. Freshly cut flowers, red berries, spices and mint are all woven together nicely in this vibrant,
Vinous Media 92 "The 2012 Carmignano Il Sasso is a drop-dead gorgeous beauty. Silky, layered and voluptuous in the glass. Dark red berries, flowers, mint and
Vinous Media 94 "The 2011 Carmignano Riserva Piaggia is incredibly tight and backward at this stage. Leather, smoke, grilled herbs and tobacco add complexity to a
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