Piaggia - Carmignano Riserva 2021
Price: $64.99
Sale Price: $51.99
| Producer | Piaggia |
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| Country | Italy |
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| Region | Tuscany |
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| Subregion | Carmignano |
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| Varietal | Proprietary Red |
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| Vintage | 2021 |
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| Sku | 18680 |
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| Size | 750ml |
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Carmignano is an ancient growing region located in northern Tuscany not far from Pisa. Archaeological digs in the area have found Etruscan artifacts relating to wine production dating back over 3000 years. In the early 1800’s growers in Carmignano started to cultivate Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc alongside their native Sangiovese vines, producing the first “Super Tuscan” styled wines long before the craze caught on in Bolgheri and Maremma in the mid-20th century. But Carmignano is tiny, the entire region is planted with just 270 acres of vines, so most of these wines are consumed locally. Carmignano has stayed under the radar to many, and the best gems like this one are incredible values.
Piaggia is one of the pillars of the region. Founder Mauro Vannucci purchased his first vineyards here in 1970, a 2.5 hectare plot from the historic Capezzana estate. Vannucci saw the huge potential of this region and these vines in particular, plantings of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Merlot from Bordeaux’s first growth Château Lafite Rothschild! Today Mauro’s daughter Silvia oversees 15 hectares of vineyards, planted with massal selections of vines from her father’s original vineyard.
Vinous Media: 97 Points
“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.”
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