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Argentiera Bolgheri Superiore

Appellation

Bolgheri Superiore DOC

Varietal

48% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc

ABV

14.5

Philosophy

Traditional farming

Argentiera Argentiera Bolgheri Superiore
Argentiera Argentiera Bolgheri Superiore
Argentiera Bolgheri Superiore

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.

97

PTS
James Suckling, 2021

95+

PTS
Robert Parker, 2021

94

PTS
Vinous, 2021

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.