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. - Eric Guido, January 2025

This is deep and layered, with intense dark fruit character offering dried cherries, plums, dried tangerine peel, cocoa, tobacco leaves and cedar. Tense and juicy, with a full body and fine but tight tannins. Shows good fruit concentration and length. Very attractive combination of ripe fruit, spices and earthy notes. Better after 2026.

Black currant is the main flavor theme in this polished red, along with blackberry, earth, iron and balsamic notes of Tuscan scrub. Balanced and fresh, this leaves a long, fruit-, earth- and savory-tinged aftertaste. Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Best from 2026 through 2037. 2,500 cases made, 800 cases imported.