Argiano's Brunello di Montalcino DOCG embodies the very essence of the estate, combining elegance and finesse with a structure that promises long-lasting aging.
- Vinification : The winemaking process is characterized by a four-day cold pre-fermentation maceration, followed by a controlled fermentation in steel and natural concrete tanks. Malolactic fermentation takes place in concrete, giving the wine a unique complexity and depth.
- Aging : After vinification, the Brunello rests for approximately 30 months in Slavonian and French oak barrels of different capacities. Bottling takes place during the most favorable lunar phases, between April and May, followed by a long period of refinement in the bottle, which allows the wine to reach its maximum expression.
- Tasting Notes : On the nose, Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2019 offers a fresh and complex bouquet, enriched by fruity and balsamic notes, with a fleshy finish that invites exploration. In the mouth, it stands out for its verticality, supported by important but silky tannins, and a distinctive flavor that makes it extremely versatile in gastronomic combinations. An unforgettable sensory experience, capable of conquering even the most demanding palates.
SIZE : 0.75 liter bottle.
Data sheet
ORIGIN : Tuscany.
VARIETIES : 100% Sangiovese.
ALCOHOLIC CONTENT : 14% vol.
SERVING TEMPERATURE: Temperature between 12/18°C.
STORAGE METHOD : In a cool place and away from sunlight.
PRODUCER : Argiano srl Società Agricola - Sant'Angelo in Colle - Montalcino (SI).
SPECIFIC NOTES : Contains sulphites.
Argiano estate
Thanks also to the building of the cellar, the winemaking vocation of Argiano was born in the same years, over four centuries ago. In the 1616 manuscript by Bartolomeo Gherardini, Auditor General in Siena on behalf of the Grand Duke Cosimo III de Medici, the production of oil is also mentioned. Over the centuries the estate changed hands between various noble families, until it came under the enlightened management of Donna Ersilia Caetani Lovatelli in the 19th century who managed to make Argiano's products known and promoted in the best cultural salons of the time. Famous is what the great poet Carducci declaimed with the verse "in which harshness I calm myself with Argiano wine, which is very good".
Argiano won the gold medal at the Brussels Food Fair in 1932 for the production of fine table and dessert wines and in 1935 was present at the Exhibition Market of Typical Wines of Italy. In 1967 Argiano made the history of Brunello di Montalcino by participating as a founding company in the birth of the Consortium. In 1992 the estate passed from Caetani Lovatelli to Countess Noemi Marone Cinzano who introduced important innovations in the management of the winery and was responsible for the relaunch of the Argiano name. With the countess comes the world-renowned winemaker Giacomo Tachis; an extraordinary partnership that will lead to the birth of Solengo, the great Supertuscan of Montalcino. This brings us to the present day, with the change of ownership in 2013 and the leadership of the company in the hands of Bernardino Sani, who since 2015 has also signed the wines.
Since 2019 Argiano has been the first plastic-free company in Montalcino. All single-use plastics have been eliminated. The inspiration is the circular model, an approach that starts from separate waste collection, follows the Return Rule, i.e. the reuse of company waste such as stalks and prunings, and supports the 4 Rs for the environment: reduce, recover, recycle, reuse . Argiano practices organic and regenerative agriculture. It believes in the balance of biodiversity and pursues it through soil fertility practices, naturally aiding with algae, chestnut tannin, propolis and zeolite. Insecticides, even natural ones, are banned; yes instead to sexual confusion and the launching of antagonistic insects. The “bees” project with the hives next to the vineyards joins the Mycorrhizae and Microzonation project. The latter in particular, as there are different microzones within the individual vineyards, allows specific and targeted approaches.