2019 Argiano Brunello di Montalcino

Sangiovese Grosso - 750ML
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REVIEWS

KO 96 JS 95 WS 95 DC 94 JD 94 WA 94 VN 94
KO 96

kerinokeefe.com, November 2023

Aromas of ripe dark-skinned berry, blue flower, camphor and pipe tobacco form the enticing nose on the gorgeous 2019 Brunello from Argiano. Delicious and elegantly structured, the palate also has captivating, youthful...
JS 95

jamessuckling.com, September 2023

Delightful aromas of juicy red cherries, strawberries, rose petals and wild bush, together with hints of juniper and ground herbs. Medium-bodied with firm tannins and crisp acidity. Zesty and piquant with beautiful...
WS 95

Wine Spectator, March 2024

This is packed with ripe cherry, plum and raspberry fruit, with floral, mineral, juniper and wild herb accents adding depth and complexity. There's plenty of energy and structure as well, providing excellent balance, with...
DC 94

Decanter, November 2023

At an average altitude of 300 metres, Argiano stretches out over 120 hectares (58 of which are planted to vines) in the southwestern sector of Montalcino. Looking towards the Mediterranean, the vineyards are bathed in...
JD 94

jebdunnuck.com, February 2024

Taking a dark ruby hue, the 2019 Brunello Di Montalcino offers a warming bouquet of black raspberry, licorice candies, polished leather, and sappy forest herbs. Rounded and approachable, it’s medium to full-bodied, with...
WA 94

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, December 2023

The Argiano 2019 Brunello di Montalcino comes out stronger than the previous 2018 and 2017 vintages, thanks to the precision and focus of its fruit flavors in this balanced vintage. It shows ample depth and volume, with...
VN 94

Vinous, November 2023

Crushed ashen stones, cloves, dried black cherries, rosemary and balsam herbs create a spice box display as the 2019 Brunello di Montalcino blossoms in the glass. This is surprisingly fresh and energetic, nearly juicy in...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type
Red
Varietal
Sangiovese Grosso
Country
Italy
Region
Tuscany
Sub-region
Brunello di Montalcino
Vintage
2019
Size
750ML
Percent alcohol
14.5%
Closure
Cork

Since 1888, only the finest Sangiovese Grosso grapes grown on the estate have been used to make Argiano Brunello di Montalcino. Grapes are selected from the most noble vineyard plots, vinified, then aged for 1 year in both French oak barriques and tonneaux. In the 2nd year, the wine is transferred to large Slavonian oak barrels, which allow the wine to achieve balance. Finally, after completing 2 years of maturation in wood, the wine is transferred into concrete tanks.

The combination of concentrated, ripe grapes undergoing fermentation at meticulously controlled temperatures, together with careful ageing in a selection of different oak barrels, produces red wines that conserve that incredible aging potential for which Brunello di Montalcino is famous for.

The 2019 Argiano Brunello di Montalcino is a Sangiovese Grosso varietal from the renowned region of Tuscany, Italy. Produced by Argiano, this red wine has garnered high praise from various professional reviewers for its balanced and exquisite profile.

Decanter rated the wine 94 points, noting its evocative sense of place with "salt-tinged sweet herbs, rose, and bergamot." The review highlights the wine's generous weight, filled with "succulent strawberries and cherries," and a freshness instilled by "tangy tangerine." Decanter describes the tannins as "long chalky" and the finish as resonating with "rosemary and sage."

James Suckling awarded the wine an impressive 95 points, describing it as having "delightful aromas of juicy red cherries, strawberries, rose petals, and wild bush," along with "hints of juniper and ground herbs." He mentioned that the wine is medium-bodied with "firm tannins and crisp acidity," recommending to try it after 2027 for its optimal performance.

Jeb Dunnuck also gave a score of 94 points, praising its "warming bouquet of black raspberry, licorice candies, polished leather, and sappy forest herbs." Dunnuck found the wine to be "rounded and approachable," with "sweet tannins and balanced acidity," concluding that it is a "beautifully styled wine" that can be enjoyed from 2025 to 2040.

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate echoed similar sentiments with a 94-point rating. The review praised the wine's enhanced depth and volume compared to previous vintages, showcasing "sweet cherry and blackberry" integrated with "softly toasted spice and earth." The review also mentioned "floral hints of lilac and iris" and commended its "velvety tannins" and "nicely concentrated mid-weight palate."

Vinous described the wine as having a "spice box display" of "crushed ashen stones, cloves, dried black cherries, rosemary, and balsam herbs," earning it a 94-point rating. The wine was noted for its "surprisingly fresh and energetic" character, with "silken textures" and a "spicy and long" finish.

Wine Spectator gave the wine a stellar 95 points, remarking on its "ripe cherry, plum, and raspberry fruit," with "floral, mineral, juniper, and wild herb accents." The review highlighted its "excellent balance" and long-lasting aftertaste, recommending it for best enjoyment from 2027 through 2045.

Finally, Kerin O'Keefe awarded the highest score of 96 points, calling it a "gorgeous 2019 Brunello" with aromas of "ripe dark-skinned berry, blue flower, camphor, and pipe tobacco." O'Keefe noted its "captivating, youthful tension" and "elegantly structured" palate, suggesting it will drink best between 2028 and 2039.

Overall, the 2019 Argiano Brunello di Montalcino stands out for its excellent balance, depth, and complexity, making it a highly recommended choice for wine enthusiasts.