Argentiera
Argentiera, located on 80 hectares along the Tuscan coast in the Maremma region, is renowned for its stunning landscape that blends sea, woods, and Mediterranean scrub. Its high-altitude vineyards, surrounded by maritime pines and olive groves, produce complex red wines from Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, and Syrah, grown in diverse soils ranging from calcareous and stony to sandy and pebbly. The estate’s five main vineyard sites—Argentiera, Ginestre, Ventaglio, Porcarecce, and Ceccosodo—are harvested and vinified separately in stainless steel to preserve each plot’s unique terroir character, while the wineries and cellars are thoughtfully constructed using traditional and recycled materials, reflecting both sustainability and Tuscan heritage.
Our Relationship
Gianluca Garofoli and I had been working together with his family property for a few years in Colorado. At one point he asked if I knew of the estate Tenuta Argentiera, and luckily I remembered tasting their wine a couple of years prior. He passed along an introductory email and before long I was at the property in Bolgheri for a visit to what should be considered the most beautiful vineyard and winemaking facility in Italy. At roughly 700 feet above sea level, on top of a hill overlooking the sea, Corsica, Elba and the Italian coast, this vineyard has the best view in Italy - no question. Every time I visit I'm more convinced that the future of Italian wine tourism is destined for Bolgheri...beautiful sea, great wines for American palates, wonderful food, and 1.5 hours from Florence.
80 hectares
1999
Sustainable
Red Aeolian Sands, Silica-Rich Rocks, and Flysch
