Brunello di Montalcino 2017 DOCG ARGIANO
| Sommelier score | 91/100 | 2024 |
| Winery | ARGIANO |
| Denomination | Brunello di Montalcino Docg |
| Vintage | 2017 |
| Grapes | 100% Sangiovese |
| Alcohol content | 14,50% |
| Cl | 75cl |
| Sulfites | Contains sulphites |
| Code ICQRF | SI 3123 |
| Winery headquarter | ARGIANO - Montalcino (SI) - Località Sant'Angelo in Colle |
| Bottle size | Standard bottle |
| Combination | Cold cuts and salami, Hard cheese, Tagliatelle with mushrooms, mushroom risotto, Florentina Steak, Sliced beef, Roast meat, Lamb |
| Region | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Style | Full-bodied and intense |
| Wine list | Brunello di Montalcino |
From 100% Sangiovese grapes vinification in purity, the provenance is the classic Tuscan one in the DOCG area of Montalcino. Harvest takes place strictly at the end of September with the perfect ripening of the grapes. Vinification involves spontaneous fermentation for about two weeks in steel tanks at a controlled temperature with macerations designed to extract color and above all the strong aromatic charge. Malolactic fermentation in cement. Aging takes about 30 months in Slavonian oak barrels of different capacity (10/15/30/50 Hl). Bottling in April / May following the most propitious phases of the moon. Long bottle aging.
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG Argiano’s features
An intense ruby color. Perfume has notes of plum and morello cherry typical of Brunello, but also a slight spiciness, with well integrated wood. Taste In the mouth expresses a great liveliness and energy. Well integrated tannins.
Suggested food pairings while tasting this Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
Argiano's Brunello di Montalcino DOCG is an extraordinary wine, suitable for important combinations with main courses of red meats, roasted, stewed or with noble game. The optimal serving temperature is 16°C in a high and wide wine glass.
