The 2020 Piaggia Carmignano Riserva is a proprietary red blend hailing from the Carmignano sub-region in Tuscany, Italy. This wine is produced by Piaggia and is noted for its deep, complex character and impressive aging potential.

In terms of flavor profile and structure, James Suckling describes it as a "meaty, flavorful Carmignano Riserva" with rich notes of hazelnut chocolate, pine cones, cigar box, and ripe cherries. Suckling highlights its "juicy, full-bodied" nature, complemented by fine-grained tannins and a long, creamy finish. He advises giving it another year for the oak spices to fully integrate, suggesting that the wine is still in its youth but has significant promise. Suckling awarded it a solid score of 92 points on jamessuckling.com.

Vinous' Eric Guido offers a more effusive review, awarding the 2020 Carmignano Riserva an impressive 96 points, calling it a "showstopper." Guido notes its "understated power" and "pure elegance on the palate," praising its seamless and silky texture. He describes a complex array of flavors, including dried roses, black cherries, cedary spice, and hints of dark chocolate. Guido emphasizes the wine’s vibrant acidity and fine tannins, which provide a youthful poise that promises longevity. The finish is described as "impossibly long and staining," leaving resonating notes of white pepper, licorice, and violet inner florals. According to Guido, this wine is a "dark and radiant beauty."

Both reviewers agree on the wine's full-bodied nature and complex flavor profile, though Guido's review is notably more enthusiastic. This 2020 vintage from Piaggia presents a promising option for those looking to explore a high-quality red blend from Tuscany, with the potential to develop further complexity with additional aging.