The Winery Piaggia of Carmignano of Tuscany

Winery Piaggia
The winery offers 5 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 4.2.
It is ranked in the top 1 of the estates of Tuscany.
It is located in Carmignano in the region of Tuscany
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The Winery Piaggia is one of the largest wineries in the world. It offers 5 wines for sale in of Carmignano to come and discover on site or to buy online.

The Piaggia Estate is a magnificent winery located in the picturesque region of Carmignano in Italy. Nestled in the rolling hills of Tuscany, the estate offers a spectacular view of the verdant vineyards and the surrounding abundant countryside. With a rich history spanning several generations, the Piaggia Estate is a product of love and dedication to the art of winemaking. Stretching over approximately 15 hectares, the estate is famous for its deliciously ripe vines of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot. The southeast orientation of the vineyards, combined with a soil rich in clay, shale, and sand, promotes the production of superior quality grapes. A wonderful Mediterranean microclimate, with its mild winters and hot, dry summers, creates the ideal conditions for the maturation of these grape varieties. The wine produced by the Piaggia estate is a true testament to the love and respect for the terroir. Each bottle is an expression of Carmignano's unique identity. Respect for tradition, attention to detail, and an infinite passion for winemaking are the pillars of their wine production. They produce a variety of wines such as the Carmignano Riserva, noted for its richness and complexity, and the Piastraia, a classic Tuscan red wine, renowned for its intense flavor and longevity. Visiting the Piaggia estate is like immersing oneself in the world of Italian wine. A guided tour of the cellar and vineyards, followed by a wine tasting, is an enriching experience for all wine enthusiasts. The cellar, nestled in an old Tuscan house, maintains the ancient tradition of winemaking while incorporating modern technologies to ensure quality and consistency.

Top Winery Piaggia wines

Looking for the best Winery Piaggia wines in Carmignano among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Winery Piaggia wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Winery Piaggia wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top red wines of Winery Piaggia

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Winery Piaggia

How Winery Piaggia wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of kig ar farz breton, semolina-merguez salad or osso bucco milanese.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Winery Piaggia

On the nose the red wine of Winery Piaggia. often reveals types of flavors of cream, cherry or oaky and sometimes also flavors of smoke, earthy or blackberry. In the mouth the red wine of Winery Piaggia. is a powerful with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the red wines of Winery Piaggia

  • 1999With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 2003With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2001With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2000With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2005With an average score of 4.28/5
  • 2008With an average score of 4.26/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Winery Piaggia.

  • Cabernet Franc
  • Sangiovese
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Merlot

Discovering the wine region of Carmignano

Historic Tuscan DOCG northwest of Florence (Prato), pioneer of Sangiovese-Cabernet blends since the 18th century (cuttings from Château Lafite), first DOC allowed to include Cabernet (1975), DOCG since 1990. Sangiovese as the signature red (≥50%) blended with Cabernet Sauvignon and Franc (10–20%): elegant and structured with cherry, plum, blackcurrant, violet, herbs and spice, refined tannins and superb ageing potential — the original Super Tuscan.

The top pink wines of Winery Piaggia

Food and wine pairings with a pink wine of Winery Piaggia

How Winery Piaggia wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or pork such as recipes of sauté of lamb with curry, blanquette of veal or chicken in red wine.

The best vintages in the pink wines of Winery Piaggia

  • 2014With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 0With an average score of 4.00/5

The grape varieties most used in the pink wines of Winery Piaggia.

  • Sangiovese

Discover the grape variety: Sangiovese

Firm, upright reds with precise acidity and angular tannins, showing aromas of sour cherry, plum, dried herbs, leather, black tea and balsamic notes. Characteristically bitter, savoury finish. Star of Chianti Classico DOCG, Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG and Morellino di Scansano. Italy's most planted variety, a descendant of Ciliegiolo × Calabrese di Montenuovo.

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Planning a wine route in the of Carmignano? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of wines similar to Winery Piaggia.

Discover the grape variety: Cabernet franc

Supple, fragrant reds with fine tannins and vibrant freshness, showing raspberry, violet, green pepper, pencil lead and gentle spice aromas. Star of the Loire as a single variety (Chinon, Bourgueil, Saumur-Champigny) and of the right bank of Bordeaux in blends (Cheval Blanc at 60%). Also in semi-dry Anjou rosés. A historic Bordeaux variety, parent of Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Carmenère.