Piaggia’s 2021 Carmignano Riserva “Piaggia” DOCG is the flagship red from this family-run estate in Poggio a Caiano, on Tuscany’s small but historic Carmignano appellation. The blend follows local tradition: Sangiovese supported by Bordeaux varieties—Wine Spectator specifies “Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc.” Alcohol is listed at 14.5%. Production is limited: Wine Spectator reports “2,500 cases made, 800 cases imported.”

In the glass, the 2021 leans into dark fruit and spice while keeping a firm structural backbone. James Suckling (93 points) calls it “deep and layered,” with “dried cherries, plums, dried tangerine peel, cocoa, tobacco leaves and cedar.” He notes a “tense and juicy” profile, “full body,” and “fine but tight tannins,” concluding that it shows “good fruit concentration and length” and should be “better after 2026.”

The wine’s strongest critical statement comes from Vinous, where Eric Guido awarded an excellent 97 points and advised patience. He writes that the Riserva “takes its time in the glass,” moving from “dried violets and flowery underbrush” into “peppery wild berries, autumnal spices and a dusting of cocoa.” On the palate, Guido describes it as “elegant and velvety,” with “mineral-inflected yet pleasantly ripe red and black fruits,” supported by “tantalizing acidity.” He emphasizes the finish’s “dramatic length and concentration,” with “edgy tannins,” a “bitter blackberry resonance,” and even “a hint of blood orange.”

Wine Spectator (91 points) frames it as a “polished red” driven by “black currant,” backed by “earth, iron and balsamic notes of Tuscan scrub.” It recommends drinking “from 2026 through 2037,” reinforcing the consensus that this is built for the cellar, with freshness and savory detail balancing its ripeness and depth.