Argiano Brunello di Montalcino 2018 750ml

WS95
JD94
JS94
W&94

Tasting this wine reveals a fresh and multifaceted bouquet, featuring fruity notes alongside balsamic and meaty undertones. In the mouth, it displays a remarkable vertical character, characterized by robust yet velvety and harmoniously integrated tannins, complemented by a pronounced salinity.

Prior to fermentation, a pre-fermentation cold maceration process is employed for approximately four days, followed by fermentation in controlled-temperature steel and natural cement tanks, maintaining temperatures below 26 degrees for a total duration of three weeks. Malolactic fermentation occurs in concrete tanks. The aging process encompasses roughly 30 months in oak barrels of varying capacities, including Slavonian and French oak (ranging from 10 to 50 hl). Bottling takes place during April and May, aligning with the most favorable lunar phases, followed by extended bottle aging. The wine boasts an alcohol content of 14% vol.

Tasting this wine reveals a fresh and multifaceted bouquet, featuring fruity notes alongside balsamic and meaty undertones. In the mouth, it displays a remarkable vertical character, characterized by robust yet velvety and harmoniously integrated tannins, complemented by a pronounced salinity.

Prior to fermentation, a pre-fermentation cold maceration process is employed for approximately four days, followed by fermentation in controlled-temperature steel and natural cement tanks, maintaining temperatures below 26 degrees for a total duration of three weeks. Malolactic fermentation occurs in concrete tanks. The aging process encompasses roughly 30 months in oak barrels of varying capacities, including Slavonian and French oak (ranging from 10 to 50 hl). Bottling takes place during April and May, aligning with the most favorable lunar phases, followed by extended bottle aging. The wine boasts an alcohol content of 14% vol.

Ratings

WS95
Wine Spectator

"Rose, strawberry and cherry aromas and flavors are the main themes in this red, along with wild herb, mineral and cut hay accents. Racy and full of energy, with a long, saturated finish."

JD94
Jeb Dunnuck

"Pure and noble, the 2018 Brunello Di Montalcino is compelling in its expressive layers yet remains transparent, with aromas of fresh leather, red cherry, cedar, anise, and fresh pine all intertwining. It is medium-bodied but fills out with wonderful purity in its notes of blood orange, raspberry, saline minerals, and mouthwatering acidity. It is a gorgeous wine to hold another couple of years and best after 2025."

JS94
James Suckling

"A bright and fresh 2018 with cherry and floral aromas and flavors. Medium body, refined tannins and a linear finish with bright acidity. Tangy and energetic. Tight at the end. A year or two will open it, but already a beauty."

W&94
Wine & Spirits

"Scents of fresh rose petals unfurl in the glass, signaling a high-toned Brunello that is packed with tangy red cherry and berry flavors. There's plenty of power and depth here, but also a delicacy in the intense floral aromas and finely honed tannins that combine immediate appeal with excellent aging potential."

Product Detail

Size 750 mL
Producer Argiano Wine
Dominant Varietal Sangiovese
Vintage 2018
Country Italy
Region Tuscany
Sub Region Brunello di Montalcino
Alcohol Percentage 14.0