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2018 Argiano Brunello di Montalcino

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RATINGS

95Wine Spectator

Rose, strawberry and cherry aromas and flavors are the main themes in this red, along with wild herb, mineral and cut hay accents. Racy and full of energy, with a long, saturated finish.

94James Suckling

A bright and fresh 2018 with cherry and floral aromas and flavors. Medium body, refined tannins and a linear finish with bright acidity. Tangy and energetic.

94Jeb Dunnuck

...compelling in its expressive layers yet remains transparent, with aromas of fresh leather, red cherry, cedar, anise, and fresh pine all intertwining. It is medium-bodied but fills out with wonderful purity in its notes of blood orange, raspberry, saline minerals, and mouthwatering acidity.

93The Wine Advocate

...dried fruit aromas with cola, grilled herb, candied orange peel and earthy clay. This is a mid-weight Brunello with silky tannins and a long finish.

92Vinous / IWC

...dark and balsamic blend of black cherries, worn leather and savory herbs. This is soft-textured and supple on the palate, gaining tension through a mix of tart wild berries and nuances of sour citrus, as a hint of sage adds contrast toward the close. It finishes grippy and long, leaving a staining of primary concentration to linger, as tarry red currants and hints of graphite linger on.

16.5Jancis Robinson

Soft, sweet fruit nose that is not entirely open. Ripe fruit flavours layered with supple acidity. Seems straightforward but the finish is surprisingly layered and well balanced with cracking tannins.

PRODUCER

Argiano

Argiano is a historic 250-acre estate with 120 acres of vineyards located near Montalcino, in Tuscany. Since 1992 it has been run by Noemi Marone Cinzano, whose family has owned the estate for generations. Argiano is best known for its Brunello di Montalcino, though it makes numerous other wines, including Solengo, a Super Tuscan made of Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Merlot and Syrah. Gambero Rosso, Italy’s leading wine journal, has praised the “beautiful historic estate” that “over the past few years has shown signs of great stylistic and qualitative renewal.” The journal has given the estate several ratings of 3 bicchieri, the journal’s highest rating.

REGION

Italy, Tuscany, Brunello di Montalcino

Brunello di Montalcino is regarded as one of Italy’s best appellations. Located in south central Tuscany below Chianti, the wines of Brunello di Montalcino DOCG are made of a Sangiovese clone called “brunello,” which means “little dark one,” a reference to the brown tones in the skin of the grape. Unlike some Tuscan appellations that allow other grapes to be blended with Sangiovese, Brunello di Montalcino is entirely Sangiovese. Montalcino itself is a picturesque, hill-top town not especially well known for wine production until the mid-19th century, when a local vineyard owner isolated the brunello clone and planted it. Other growers followed suit. Nevertheless it wasn’t until 1970s that wine enthusiasts started paying attention to Brunello di Montalcino, which by then was becoming an outstanding wine. Today there are 120 estates in the DOCG, up from about 25 estates in 1975. Brunellos in general are bigger, darker, more tannic and more powerful wines than Chiantis or most other Sangioveses. By law they must be aged for four years, and two of those years must be in wooden barrels.