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Structure
Drinking window
Latest scored vintage 2016: best 2028 to 2046.
vintage12 yrs30 yrs32 yrs
Critic scores
| Critic | Vintage | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Wine Advocate reviewed 2022 | 2016 | 96/100 |
| Vinous reviewed 2021 | 2016 | 97/100 |
Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.
In the glass
Aroma: black cherry, graphite, violet, espresso
Palate: dark plum, iron, polished oak, sweet spice
Single-vineyard Brunello from Argiano's central south-facing parcel, introduced 2015 by oenologist Bernardino Sani.
What it pairs with
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Rib of beef, dry-aged
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Single-vineyard Brunello structure for dry-aged beef. -
Aged Pecorino with truffle honey
Sweet umami amplifies the wine's spice register. -
Truffle-shaved game
Library bottle and truffle classic.
How to serve Argiano Vigna del Suolo
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. Rib of beef, dry-aged, Aged Pecorino with truffle honey, Truffle-shaved game. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Single-vineyard Brunello introduced 2015 by winemaker Bernardino Sani from a central south-facing Argiano parcel.
- 2015: First Vigna del Suolo bottling
Facts
- Producer
- Argiano · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Sangiovese Grosso (100%)
- Classification
- Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
- Oak
- 30 months in mixed French and Slavonian oak
- ABV
- 14.5%
- Price
- EUR 200 to 350 at retail
- Drinking window
- 12 to 30 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2015
Frequently asked about Argiano Vigna del Suolo
What does Argiano Vigna del Suolo taste like?
On the nose, black cherry, graphite, violet, espresso. On the palate, dark plum, iron, polished oak, sweet spice. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. Single-vineyard Brunello from Argiano's central south-facing parcel, introduced 2015 by oenologist Bernardino Sani.
When should I drink Argiano Vigna del Suolo?
Drink 12 to 30 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Argiano Vigna del Suolo?
Rib of beef, dry-aged is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Aged Pecorino with truffle honey and Truffle-shaved game. Single-vineyard Brunello structure for dry-aged beef.
What grapes are in Argiano Vigna del Suolo?
The blend is Sangiovese Grosso (100%). The wine is classified as Brunello di Montalcino DOCG.
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