In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

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

  • Rib of beef, dry-aged Find rib of beef, dry-aged on TableJourney →
    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.

History

Single-vineyard Brunello introduced 2015 by winemaker Bernardino Sani from a central south-facing Argiano parcel.

  1. 2015 — First Vigna del Suolo bottling

Facts

Producer
Argiano
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

Scores

  • Wine Advocate 96 (2016 vintage, reviewed 2022)
  • Vinous 97 (2016 vintage, reviewed 2021)

Tags

cellar worthy dry firm tannin full body high acid iconic mood bold mood contemplative occasion cellar occasion special old world pairs with aged cheese pairs with game pairs with red meat pairs with truffles price luxury sangiovese grosso single vineyard still red
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