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Argentiera

Tenuta Argentiera Villa Donoratico

Appellation

Bolgheri DOC Rosso

Varietal

45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc, 10% Petit Verdot

ABV

14.5

Philosophy

Traditional farming.

Argentiera Tenuta Argentiera Villa Donoratico
Argentiera Tenuta Argentiera Villa Donoratico
Tenuta Argentiera Villa Donoratico

Tasting Notes

Ruby red in appearance, this wine is rich, opulent, and fruit-forward on the nose, with a vibrant, aromatic palate reminiscent of crisp mint and wild Mediterranean scrub, punching above its weight in body, structure, and density.

Cultivation

Harvest began on August 25th, with Merlot from younger vines showing richness and concentration. Cabernet from Villa Donoratico followed, which maintained freshness and aromatic precision thanks to diverse soils and altitude.

Vinification

25 days at a controlled temperature of 28-30°C in stainless steel tanks. Malolactic fermentation occurs in stainless steel tanks.

Aging

Aged for 12 months in French and Austrian 500-litre tonneaux, followed by an additional 6 months in bottle.

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Robert Parker, 2022

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.