Argentiera
Bolgheri Rosso Superiore 2022
| Denomination | DOC Bolgheri Rosso Superiore |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 46% Merlot, 43% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Cabernet Franc |
| Aging | 14-16 mesi in barrique, tonneaux e botti grandi di rovere, seguito da 12 mesi in bottiglia |
- Name and alcohol content: Bolgheri Superiore DOC 2022, still red wine with 14% alcohol
- Grape composition: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot
- Aromatic profile: blackberry, blueberry, blackcurrant, peony, tobacco and sweet spices
- Taste characteristics: dense and smooth palate, elegant tannins, smoky finish
- Vinification process: 25 days in steel or concrete, 14-16 months in oak and 12 months in bottle
Description
What kind of wine it is
Argentiera Bolgheri Rosso Superiore is a Tuscan wine that embodies the essence of the Bolgheri denomination. It is crafted from a meticulous blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot grapes. In the glass, it displays a bright ruby red colour, heralding a dense and powerful sip, supported by sleek tannins and a refreshing fruity acidity. The aromatic profile weaves together notes of blackberry, blueberry and blackcurrant with nuances of black tea, cured tobacco and sweet spices, finishing with a long, smoky-toned finish.
Where it comes from
This red is produced in Tuscany at the Argentiera estate, whose name recalls ancient Etruscan silver mines. The vineyards are located close to the Tyrrhenian coast and occupy some of the highest elevations in Bolgheri, ranging from one hundred and fifty to two hundred and five metres above sea level. The varied exposures, caressed by sea breezes and strong sunlight, ensure the perfect ripening of the grapes. The marl and claystone soils, enriched with sandstone and siliceous rocks, give the wine structure and depth, in a natural environment rich in biodiversity.
How it is produced
After a rigorous manual harvest, the bunches are brought to the winery for careful selection and gentle pressing. Alcoholic fermentation and maceration take place in steel and concrete vats at controlled temperatures for about twenty-five days, ensuring optimal extraction of colour and substance. Malolactic fermentation also takes place in the same containers. The production process continues with maturation for over a year in oak barrels, followed by further bottle ageing that defines the elegance and precision of this wine.
History and Curiosities
The name Argentiera evokes the ancient Etruscan silver mines, at the heart of an estate nestled in a rich natural mosaic. The 2022 vintage, marked by warm weather and irregular rainfall, was tempered by timely August showers. This allowed for a careful manual harvest, carried out up to the 200-metre altitude of the Altana. This iconic Tuscan red, awarded 96 points by James Suckling, elegantly enhances the essence of the Bolgheri terroir.
Awards
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2022
5Italian Sommelier Foundation (FIS) guide This has been one of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy for over 10 years.
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2022
3This guide is highly respected and offers the most comprehensive review of Italian wines. It has a long tradition and is based on blind tastings carried out by over 100 experts.
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2022
96/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
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2022
3One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1999
- Oenologist: Nicolò Carrara
- Bottles produced: 480.000
- Hectares: 85
The name Argentiera derives from ancient silver mines, whose traces are preserved by the history ’s pen since the Etruscans. The Etruscan civilisation developed the peninsula’s first metallurgy, and their far-trading ships brought the art of metalworking to the remote corners of the flourishing archaic Greek settlements.
The estate extends over 153 hectares and embraces a one-of-a-kind biodiversity, a fundamentally important biological mosaic that allows the vineyards to flourish to their optimum extent, protected from insects, harmful animals, and climate-change stress. Read more
| Name | Argentiera Bolgheri Rosso Superiore 2022 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Bolgheri DOC |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 46% Merlot, 43% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Cabernet Franc |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Argentiera |
| Story | History and Curiosities The name Argentiera evokes the ancient Etruscan silver mines, at the heart of an estate nestled in a rich natural mosaic. The 2022 vintage, marked by warm weather and irregular rainfall, was tempered by timely August showers. This allowed for a careful manual harvest, carried out up to the 200-metre altitude of the Altana. This iconic Tuscan red, awarded 96 points by James Suckling, elegantly enhances the essence of the Bolgheri terroir. |
| Origin | Bolgheri, Toscana, Italia (vigneti vicino al litorale del Mar Tirreno) |
| Climate | Clima molto caldo (annata 2022 tra le più calde degli ultimi decenni) con piogge irregolari e mitigazione tramite brezze marine e piogge di metà agosto |
| Soil composition | Marls and shales with intercalations of sandstones and siliceous rocks |
| Plants per hectare | 7500 |
| Yield per hectare | 60 quintals per hectare |
| Harvest | From 25 August to the last week of September 2022 |
| Fermentation temperature | 28-30 °C |
| Fermentation | 25 days |
| Production technique | Manual harvest; alcoholic fermentation and maceration for 25 days at controlled temperature in stainless steel and cement vats; malolactic fermentation in the same vats; ageing for 14 6 months in barriques, tonneaux and large oak casks, followed by 12 months in bottle. |
| Wine making | Manual harvest; alcoholic fermentation and maceration for 25 days at a controlled temperature of 28-30 °C in stainless steel and concrete vats; malolactic fermentation in the same vats; ageing for 14 6 months in barriques, tonneaux and large oak casks, followed by 12 months in bottle. |
| Aging | 14 6 mesi in barrique, tonneaux e botti grandi di rovere, seguito da 12 mesi in bottiglia |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |