Argiano, Brunello Montalcino Riserva other_regions Composed of 86% Cabernet Sauvignon

Composed of 86% Cabernet Sauvignon and 14% Merlot

It will be interesting to see if the 2009 puts on weight in bottle

a medium-bodied

Harvested 28 February to 28 March following a hot January

floral and elegant personality that is the signature of this Barolo subzone

Argiano, Brunello Montalcino Riserva other_regions Composed of 86% Cabernet SauvignonArgianos Riserva comes from a select vineyard planted to one single clone, which gives wines with greater structure. It is the only one of the estates three Brunello still aged in small barrels, though the amount of new wood has decreased to 50%. This is well integrated, polished and balanced with lovely soft acidity. The nose is discreet, with warm earth, iron and tea, then opens to mint and tarragon. Sandy tannins stick to the palate with plenty of