Argiano, Brunello Montalcino Riserva other_regions Harvested 28 February to 28

Harvested 28 February to 28 March following a hot January

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

vanilla and waxiness to gooseberry and boxwood

raspy and slightly short finish

As it almost always is this is more refined than the Chambertin if less powerful and a bit less mineral driven

Argiano, Brunello Montalcino Riserva other_regions Harvested 28 February to 28Argianos 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