Description
History
The history of Argiano began in the 16th century, when the noble Sienese Pecci family acquired the estate from the Tolomei and built the splendid Villa Bell’Aria, which still today represents an example of a 16th-century stately home. In those same years the cellar was also built, giving rise to Argiano’s winemaking vocation. In the 1616 manuscript by Bartolomeo Gherardini, Auditor General in Siena on behalf of the Grand Duke Cosimo III de Medici, reference is also made to the production of oil. The estate changed hands between various noble families over the centuries, until it came under the enlightened management of Donna Ersilia Caetani Lovatelli in the nineteenth century. Thanks to her, Argiano’s products were promoted and known in the best cultural salons of the time. Famous is the quote from the great poet Carducci, who cleaned himself “in which harshness I cleanse myself with Argiano wine, which is very good”. Argiano continued to distinguish itself throughout the 20th century, winning the gold medal at the 1932 Brussels Food Fair for the production of fine table and dessert wines and participating in the Exhibition Market of Typical Italian Wines in 1935. In 1967 was one of the founding companies of the Brunello di Montalcino Consortium, contributing to the history of this fine wine. In 1992, the estate passed to Countess Noemi Marone Cinzano, who introduced important innovations in the management of the winery and launched the Argiano brand on the market. During this period, the world-famous winemaker Giacomo Tachis collaborated with the estate and gave life to Solengo, the great Supertuscan of Montalcino. Today, Argiano is one of the most appreciated and well-known wine estates in Tuscany, with a history that merges with that of Brunello di Montalcino.
Grapes used
Sangiovese 100%
Production method
Alcoholic fermentation in steel with maceration on the skins for 2 weeks and malolactic fermentation. Aging for 2 months in barriques and large barrels.
Alcohol content
14%
Tasting notes
Brilliant ruby red colour. On the nose you perceive an aroma of fruity and floral scents accompanied by Mediterranean notes, which bring to mind wild nature. In the mouth, the wine presents a sip of medium structure, delicate and fresh, with a mineral taste that harmonizes perfectly with the soft and well-integrated tannins. The finish is long and persistent, leaving a pleasant memory of the tasting.
Possible combinations
It pairs well with red meat dishes such as sliced beef, ossobuco, Florentine steak or grilled fillet. Furthermore, it also goes well with game dishes such as wild boar or deer, and mature cheeses such as Tuscan pecorino.
