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THE STORY
Piaggia is located right in the heart of Carmignano. The total vineyard extension is approximately 15 hectares, divided between the area of S. Cristina a Mezzana and the municipality of Poggio a Caiano, both areas with a great potential for top quality wines. Mauro Vannucci started this activity in 1990 because of his great passion for great red wines, with the aim to produce wines up to the standard of Carmignano appellation.
In its almost 20 years of existence, Piaggia has managed to solidly establish its place among the great wineries of the classic Tuscan DOC of Carmignano, being called by Gambero Rosso “one of the best wineries in the region of Carmignano, rather, in Tuscany.
Piaggia is a practicing organic winery. Integrated insect and disease control is followed. Organic fertilizers, copper and sulphur-based products are mainly used, but the vineyards see no insecticides or herbicides. The soil between the rows of vines is tilled. Low doses of SO2 in the wines for preservation.”
Sylvia Vannucci, daughter of Mauro Vannucci (owner of Piaggia winery) tasting and sharing her views about the wine with Mahesh.
“We are a small winery from a not so well known region, carmignano, producing high quality wines” - Sylvia Vannuci.
She prefers to drink her wine with steak or cacciagione (game, fowl venison) and interestingly even with Cacciucco (fish stew with wine & tomatoes).
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Piaggia Il Sasso Carmignano 2006
Piaggia’s 2006 Carmignano Il Sasso is dense, rich and full-bodied in its dark fruit, smokiness, licorice and new leather. This sensual, round wine possesses gorgeous balance and tons of style, with more than enough freshness to continue to drink well for a number of years. It is not to be missed. Il Sasso is 70% Sangiovese, 20% Cabernet and 10% Merlot. The wine was aged in French oak. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2016.
Wine Advocate: 92
Regular Price: $32.99Sale Price: $24.99
Bottle Size: 750 ml
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