Argentiera
Tenuta Argentiera Bolgheri Superiore
Bolgheri Superiore DOC
48% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc
14.5
Traditional farming
Tasting Notes
Deep ruby red in appearance, this wine shows cherry and plum aromas with hints of leather and black pepper, while the palate reveals notes of mint, eucalyptus, and sweet tobacco leaf, supported by vanilla and toffee oak.
Cultivation
This was a particularly short harvest, beginning in early Sept. Merlot grapes were first, showing generosity; then Cabernet Sauvignon, supported by September rains for freshness; finally Cabernet Franc on Oct 1st. All grapes were ripe, healthy, and rich in aroma and structure.
Vinification
25 days at a controlled temperature of 28-30°C in stainless steel tanks. Malolactic fermentation occurs in 225l French oak barrels.
Aging
Aged for 14-16 months in 225-litre French oak barrels, followed by an additional 12 months in bottle.
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Argentiera stands in a magnificent patch of land in the Maremma that blends countryside and sea, suspended between woods and Mediterranean scrub. The Argentiera estate covers 80 hectares of breathtakingly beautiful Tuscan coast, approximately 100 km southwest of Florence. Argentiera is incredibly close to the sea and at a high altitude, making the land especially well-suited to growing incredible red grapes. The estate is considered among the most beautiful in Italy, with its spectacular view of the islands of the Tuscan archipelago. Their soils range from calcerous and stony to sandy to mineral and pebbly, lending complexity to the Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, and Syrah. The vineyards are surrounded by Mediterranean vegetation and the countryside is flush with maritime pines and olive tree groves.
Argentiera has five main vineyard sites, ranging in elevation from 80-220 meters above sea level: Argentiera, Ginestre, Ventaglio, Porcarecce, and Ceccosodo. Every plot is harvested and vinified separately, exclusively in stainless steel, to preserve the character and fruity complexity lent by terroir variations. The wineries and cellars themselves are made of recycled or traditional materials such as terracotta and baked roofing tiles.