Argiano NC Toscana IGT

The NC Toscana IGT from Argiano is a Tuscan blend red wine that shows what happens when Sangiovese, Merlot, and Cabernet Sauvignon land in the right hands.

The Argiano winery is located in Montalcino, right at the foot of the hill famous for Brunello sites. The soils – marl, clay, sandstone – give the wine a mineral basic tension that is clearly felt in a good vintage. With the NC (Non Confunditur, "unmistakable"), Argiano has created a wine that consciously plays outside the Brunello DOC boundaries and allows more freedom in the grape variety composition.

In the glass: dark cherry, blackberry, and a hint of graphite. The Merlot brings melt and texture, the Cabernet Sauvignon a clear line of blackcurrant, the Sangiovese earthy spice and length. Tannins are present but integrated – the finish remains warm and persistent.

• Food: Bistecca alla Fiorentina, lamb shank with rosemary, aged Pecorino
• Temperature: 17–18 °C