Piaggia Carmignano Riserva 2021

97 points Vinous
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.

94 points Falstaff
Clear ruby red with a purple shimmer. Elegant nose, blackberry and plum, with a hint of purple and white pepper. Juicy on the palate, builds for a long time, great interplay of tannins and acidity, spicy, persistent finish.

93 points James Suckling
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.

93 points Vinum
After a little aeration, an inviting bouquet of maraschino cherries, forest floor and herbs emerges. Exceptionally harmonious in texture, with powdery tannins and lively acidity, it impresses with its refined character right through to the long finish.