Argiano’s Brunello di Montalcino is the historic estate’s flagship 100% Sangiovese, drawn from limestone- and marl-rich…Argiano’s Brunello di Montalcino is the historic estate’s flagship 100% Sangiovese, drawn from limestone- and marl-rich vineyards on Montalcino’s warm southwestern plateau, which give a powerful yet finely etched, ageworthy style. Typically…Learn More »
$80
/750ml
2018 Retail Average
95
/100
2018 Pro Rating
Energy and precision define this Brunello, with Argiano’s 2018 offering vivid red cherry, strawberry and pomegranate layered over spice, leather and a subtle earthy savor. Bright, mouthwatering acidity and firm, fine tannins give the wine a taut, linear profile today, promising greater depth and softness with time. The finish is long and focused, leaving red fruit and a hint of citrus and spice echoing on the palate.
Bistecca alla fiorentina; Herb-crusted roast lamb; Aged Pecorino Toscano
Argiano’s Brunello di Montalcino is the historic estate’s flagship 100% Sangiovese, drawn from limestone- and marl-rich vineyards on Montalcino’s warm southwestern plateau, which give a powerful yet finely etched, ageworthy style. Typically ruby-garnet in color, it marries vivid red cherry and strawberry fruit with Mediterranean herbs, spice, floral notes and a marked saline-mineral edge, framed by silky but structured tannins and fresh acidity. Recent vintages have emphasized a more traditional, terroir-driven expression, earning the wine a re…