Tenuta Argentiera - Bolgheri Superiore2019
RED WINE
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Producer
Argentiera
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Blend
10% Cabernet Franc
50% Cabernet Sauvignon
40% Merlot
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Country
Italy
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Region
Tuscany
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Appellation
Bolgheri
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UPC
0 15643 63298 3
Reviews
Decanter 95
In Argentiera 2019 there is more Merlot than usual, raised to 50% of the blend, supporting the perception of a good quality vintage in Bolgheri. The blend is then composed of 44% Cabernet Sauvignon and 6% Cabernet Franc. Graceful, restrained dark fruit aromas shine in the glass, with cassis, plum and chocolate. Despite its fruitiness, the Merlot is more leafy than ripe, very classic and elegant. On the palate the wine is thick and dusty yet ripe, with crisp acidity leading to a red fruit and clove finish.
by AF, Decanter , 2022
James Suckling 97
This is so nicely crafted, with tannins that are fine and integrated, creating such a fine, silky texture. It's medium-bodied with fantastic length and a long, persistent finish. So drinkable now, but will be even better in two or three years.
by JS, James Suckling , 2022
Robert Parker 97
What a beauty and what an incredible leap forward to excellence. The Tenuta Argentiera 2019 Bolgheri Superiore Argentiera shows depth and wide shoulders with soft plushness and impeccable fruit. The full-bodied wine is dialed up on all levels from perfumes, intensity, mouthfeel, texture and freshness. This bottle should hold past the 20-year mark.
by ML, Robert Parker , 2022
Wine Enthusiast 91
Made with 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc, this offers aromas of mature black-skinned berry, aromatic herb and a hint of bell pepper. The structured palate features mature black currant, espresso and licorice alongside fine-grained tannins.
by KO, Wine Enthusiast , 2022
Wine Spectator 93
A sophisticated red, exhibiting black currant, black cherry, olive and wild rosemary flavors. Turns more compact as this plays out on the long finish. Should relax in a year or two. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc.
by BS, Wine Spectator , 2022
Technical Details
Description
The Argentiera DOC Bolgheri Superiore, draws its strength and uniqueness from the magnificent territory in which it’s generated. The grapes come from the estate’s best vineyards of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. It is a wine with a rich and silky complexity. A long maturation in French oak barrels, the structure of Cabernet Sauvignon and the unique terroir of Tenuta Argentiera make this wine one of the greatest expressions in the Bolgheri area.
Estate
Tenuta Argentiera stands in a magnificent patch of land in the Maremma that blends countryside and sea, suspended between woods and Mediterranean scrub. The Argentiera estate covers 75 hectares of breathtakingly beautiful Tuscan coast, approximately 100 km southwest of Florence. In the prestigious DOC of Bolgheri, Argentiera is the estate closest to the sea and also highest in altitude, making the land and microclimate especially well-suited to growing incredible red grapes. The estate is considered among the most beautiful in Italy, with its spectacular view of the islands of the Tuscan archipelago.
Tasting notes
Aromas of plums and berries with some chocolate and vanilla undertones. Full-bodied and layered with soft tannins that are bright at the end. Currants and blackberries. Currant bush, too. Love the tannin texture to this. A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot & Cabernet Franc.
Technical data
Altitude: 180/200 m. asl
Vineyard exposure: sud-ovest
Plant density: 7500 Wine grapes/Ha
Yield per hectare: 60 quintals Wine grapes/Ha
Composition: Cabernet Sauvignon 50% Merlot 40% Cabernet Franc 10%
Vinification
Grapes are hand-picked and carefully selected from the estate’s best vineyards, which are found at an altitude between 180 and 200 meters (590-600 feet). The grapes are released by gravity into tanks, each varietal vinified separately. Fermentation and maceration take place in stainless steel tanks for roughly 25-30 days at a controlled temperature never exceeding 28/30° C. The wine is then transferred to 225-liter French oak barrels – half of which are new – to complete malolactic fermentation. Aging takes place over 18 months in barrel, followed by another 12 months in bottle before being released to the market.