Tenuta Argentiera
Bolgheri Superiore
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. The soil composition varies throughout the vineyards, from sandy to calcareous and stony, offering complexity to the Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, and Syrah. The wineries and cellars are made of recycled or traditional materials such as terracotta and baked roofing tiles. The vineyards are surrounded by Mediterranean vegetation and the countryside is flush with maritime pines and olive tree groves.
Tasting Notes
Deep ruby red color with a nose expressing complex cherry, plum, and spice tones on a backbone of leather, black pepper, and almonds. Mint and eucalyptus sponsor the spice tones coming from perfect Cabernet Franc vines while sweet tobacco leaf notes offer depth supported by vanilla and toffee oak notes.
Cultivation
Grapes were handpicked and vinified separately by varietal.
Vinification
Maceration and fermentation took place in stainless steel tanks for 25-30 days at a controlled temperature of 28-30° C. Malolactic fermentation was then completed in 225 liter French-oak barrels, half new oak.
Aging
Aged 18 months in barrels then another 12 in the bottle, prior to release.
Press
2020:
95 points - Wine Spectator
2019:
97 points - Robert Parker
97 points - James Suckling
95 points - Decanter
93 points - Wine Spectator
91 points - Wine Enthusiast
2018:
96 points - James Suckling
2017:
96-97 points - James Suckling
96 points - Decanter
2016:
97 points - Robert Parker
96 points - James Suckling
93 points - Wine Spectator
2015:
99 points - James Suckling
95 points - Wine Spectator
90 points - Wine Enthusiast
APPELLATION
DOC Bolgheri Superiore
VARIETAL
40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc
ABV
14.5%
ALTITUDE
180-200 meters
SOIL
Clay, slightly alkaline, limestone, sand
PHILOSOPHY
Sustainable