Argentiera
Poggio ai Ginepri Rosso
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
Impossible to find a better Super Tuscan at this price… intense red fruits with layers of spice, red flowers, and slight balsamic notes. Round and complex but elegant tannins.
Vinification
Each varietal was destemmed, pressed, and vinified separately in stainless steel tanks for 15-20 days at 28° C. Half of the wine was then put into 225-litre French and Hungarian oak barrels to complete malolactic fermentation while the other half went into stainless steel tanks.
Aging
Aged 8 months before blending and bottling.
Press
2021:
91 points - Robert Parker
90 points - Wine Enthusiast
2020:
92 points - James Suckling
91 points - Robert Parker
90 points - Wine Spectator
2018:
91 points - James Suckling
2017:
92 points - James Suckling
90 points - Robert Parker
89 points - Wine Spectator
2016:
92 points - James Suckling
91 points - Robert Parker
APPELLATION
IGT Toscana
VARIETAL
40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc, 10% Petit Verdot
ABV
13.5%
ALTITUDE
80-100 meters
SOIL
Sand, limestone
PHILOSOPHY
Sustainable