Argentiera
Villa Donoratico
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
Rich, opulent, and forward on fruit. Punches above its weight for body, structure, and density. A full bodied, powerful red from Bolgheri that many Super Tuscans aspire to be.
Cultivation
The grapes were hand-picked and sorted.
Vinification
All the varieties were vinified separately in stainless steel tanks for 20-25 days at a controlled temperature not above 28° C. The wine then completed malolactic fermentation in 225 liter French-oak barrels.
Aging
The aging process lasted 12 months in barrels and at least another 10 months in bottles, prior to release.
Press
2021:
92 points - Wine Enthusiast
2020:
93 points - James Suckling
93 points - Robert Parker
90 points - Wine Spectator
2019:
93 points - James Suckling
90 points - Wine Spectator
2018:
94 points - James Suckling
2017:
92+ points - Robert Parker
92 points - Wine Spectator
2016:
95 points - James Suckling
92 points - Robert Parker
APPELLATION
DOC Bolgheri
VARIETAL
50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Cabernet Franc, 15% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot
ABV
14.5%
ALTITUDE
150-180 meters
SOIL
Slightly alkaline clay, limestone, sand
PHILOSOPHY
Sustainable