Argiano Solengo Toscana IGT Magnum

The Solengo is Argiano's great cuvée statement: a Tuscan red wine that combines the power of the region with international grape variety logic — structured, deep, and designed for aging.

Argiano is located in southern Montalcino, on a hill overlooking the Val d'Orcia. The winery was founded in the 16th century and is now one of the best-known producers in the zone. Alongside the Brunello di Montalcino, the Solengo has been the house's flagship since the 1990s — a cuvée of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, and Petit Verdot, aged in new French barriques.

A dense ruby red appears in the glass. The nose opens with blackberry, black cherry, and cassis, beneath which are notes of cedar wood, dark chocolate, and a hint of graphite. On the palate, full body, firm but well-integrated tannins, lively acidity as a counterpoint — not a heavy, flat southern wine, but a red wine with drive and length. The finish remains long, with tobacco and a touch of toasted wood.

The magnum bottle (1.5 l) ages more slowly than the standard bottle — ideal if you are storing the wine in the cellar for a few more years.

• Tasting & Serving: Florentine T-bone steak, game ragù, mature Pecorino
• Temperature: 17–18 °C, decant at least an hour in advance
• Occasion: Grand table, special vintage, gift