Piaggi, another of the leading producers of Carmignano, has made a positively brilliant 2022 Riserva. The legal definition of Riserva is additional aging prior to release. Practically, however, Riserva in Carmignano, and most other DOCGs, indicates a better wine made with better grapes that will improve with additional aging. Well, this gorgeous one leads with captivating aromatics and follows with power and elegance atop suave tannins. Beguiling now, it will undoubtedly close down in the next year or two only to reemerge in a decade to even greater heights. So, save room in the cellar.
95 Michael Apstein – Mar 12, 2025