In the glass
Aroma: black cherry, violet, graphite, leather
Palate: dark plum, iron, sweet spice, tobacco
Argiano's annata Brunello from the Renaissance Sant'Angelo in Colle estate. The 2018 vintage was named Wine Spectator's Wine of the Year 2023.
What it pairs with
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Bistecca alla fiorentina
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Modern Brunello structure for a thick T-bone. -
Wild boar with chocolate sauce
Game and dark fruit lock together. -
Aged Pecorino Toscano
Crystalline cheese sharpens the wine's cherry depth.
How to serve Argiano Brunello di Montalcino
Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Bistecca alla fiorentina, Wild boar with chocolate sauce, Aged Pecorino Toscano. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Argiano was founded as a Renaissance villa in 1580; first Brunello vintage 1967. Andre Esteves acquired the estate in 2013. The 2018 Brunello was named Wine Spectator's 2023 Wine of the Year, the first Italian to claim the title in two decades.
- 1967 — First Argiano Brunello vintage
- 2013 — Andre Esteves acquires the estate
- 2023 — Wine Spectator names 2018 Brunello its Wine of the Year
Facts
- Producer
- Argiano
- Grapes
- Sangiovese Grosso (100%)
- Classification
- Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
- Oak
- 24 months in mixed French and Slavonian oak
- ABV
- 14.5%
- Price
- EUR 60 to 90 at retail
- Drinking window
- 8 to 25 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1967
Scores
- Wine Spectator 95 (2018 vintage, reviewed 2023)
- Wine Advocate 93 (2018 vintage, reviewed 2023)
Frequently asked about Argiano Brunello di Montalcino
What does Argiano Brunello di Montalcino taste like?
On the nose, black cherry, violet, graphite, leather. On the palate, dark plum, iron, sweet spice, tobacco. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. Argiano's annata Brunello from the Renaissance Sant'Angelo in Colle estate. The 2018 vintage was named Wine Spectator's Wine of the Year 2023.
When should I drink Argiano Brunello di Montalcino?
Drink 8 to 25 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Argiano Brunello di Montalcino?
Bistecca alla fiorentina is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Wild boar with chocolate sauce and Aged Pecorino Toscano. Modern Brunello structure for a thick T-bone.
What grapes are in Argiano Brunello di Montalcino?
The blend is Sangiovese Grosso (100%). The wine is classified as Brunello di Montalcino DOCG.