Russ Kujan

9.2

2022 vintage. Strong acidity, Raspberry, red fruit, cocoa, leather, and spices. Freshness and terroir on display. Good stuff. Good value. — 20 days ago

Mo

9.0

Almost forgot to capture this label. Very good with antipasti meats and rack of lamb Herbs de Provence. — 5 months ago

AEL

9.1

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

Anthony De Blasi

9.3

Enjoyed this over the weeks with Coravin. Good but I remember that I liked previous bottles more — 7 months ago

John Damaske

9.0

Got at Total wine — a year ago

Andrea Watt

9.1

Peach, orange blossom, citrus, and lemon. Lightly sweet and a touch of green apple tart. — 3 years ago

Byron C Mayes

9.0

This 100% Viognier is a star bright green gold. Old bananas and fresh white flowers on the abundant nose. Full bodied complex palate yields all sorts of stuff: banana, magnolia petal, underripe and overripe tropical fruits, white pepper, white peach, and on and on. Finish is medium long and doesn’t fade into that darkness typical of many white Rhône varieties. Medium minus acidity, of course. This is classic Viognier. Very varietally typical in every way. Enjoy on its own or with rich “white wine” dishes , especially cream sauces or roasts poultry. Drink now through 2022. — 6 years 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! — a month ago

Stephen Osgood

9.7

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

Carlos Perez-Abreu

9.2

When is Spain….excellent blend! — 7 months ago

with Jorge, Ana and 3 others

"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

Phil Kessling

9.0

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

DAL 9000

9.0

Big big dark fruit aroma. Strawberry? And raspberries sweetness — 6 years ago

Jessica Cansler

9.5

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

Pablo

8.9

Very good — 5 months ago

Angela Sanks

9.4

first dolchetto I’ve ever tried, really enjoyed it! — 7 months ago

Paul K

9.2

Coming into its own! — 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! — 9 months ago

with Boris and Renny

Keelan Guiley

8.9

Dried apricot , cherry , stone . Fruitier barbera — 4 years ago

Jeffrey Woo

8.9

Pale lemon-hued. Aromas and flavors of almond, blossom, honey, lime, and pineapple. Medium body and medium-plus acidity. Lovely floral notes on the nose; while balanced and textured on the mouthfeel and a lingering finish of citrus. — 6 years ago