Rosso di Montalcino Argiano

The Rosso di Montalcino from Argiano is the accessible entry into Brunello land — structured enough for the cellar, open enough for this evening.

Argiano is one of the historic estates of Montalcino: the castle above Sant'Angelo in Colle was built in the 16th century, and the viticultural tradition goes back centuries. The Sangiovese vines grow on soils characterized by galestro and alberese — the typical slate-limestone mixture that gives the wines of the zone their tension and minerality.

In the glass, it glows deep dark ruby red with garnet nuances. On the nose, ripe sour cherry, black plum, and a hint of dried herbs — rosemary, thyme. On the palate, grippy but not hard tannins, lively acidity, and a dark chocolate note on the finish that cleanly rounds off the fruit.

Serving temperature: 16–18 °C. Pairs with Bistecca alla Fiorentina, braised lamb shoulder with olives, or mature Pecorino Toscano.