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Score 87/100 · Drink 2013-2016, Antonio Galloni, Vinous, Jun 2007

Piaggia's 2003 Carmignano Riserva (70% Sangiovese, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Merlot) is a full-bodied, concentrated effort packed with jammy, raisinated, over-ripe fruit and sweet toasted oak flavors. The hard, unripe tannins and prominent heat on the finish are signs of a very difficult growing season.

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87
87/100

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87
87/100

Antonio Galloni, Vinous

87
87/100

Antonio Galloni, Wine Advocate

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87 points
Antonio Galloni, Wine Advocate
Score 87/100 · Drink 2008-2016, Antonio Galloni, Wine Advocate, Jun 2007

Piaggia's 2003 Carmignano Riserva (70% Sangiovese, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Merlot) is a full-bodied, concentrated effort packed with jammy, raisiny, over-ripe fruit and sweet toasted oak flavors. The hard, unripe tannins and prominent heat on the finish are signs of a very difficult growing season. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2016. Proprietor Mauro Vanucci makes richly structured wines from his 15 hectares in the Carmignano appellation. He favors late harvests, long macerations lasting several weeks and small French oak barrels for aging. Vanucci's approach to making super-ripe, concentrated wines yields its best results in balanced growing seasons such as 2004, but in the scorching-hot 2003 he may have pushed the envelope too far. Importer: A Marc de Grazia Selection, various American importers, including Michael Skurnik, Syosset, NY; tel. (516) 677-9300, Vin Divino, Chicago, IL; tel. (773) 334-6700, and Estate Wines, Ltd., San Rafael, CA; tel. (415) 492-9411

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Grape Blend

Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

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