Questo vino
Vineyard and terroir
The vineyards lie at 280–310 m above sea level on marl soils composed of ancient clay with a high limestone content. The soils retain moisture well. Vines range from 12 to 55 years old and are farmed organically, with yields limited to encourage concentration and depth.
Cool summer nights, moderate rainfall and the warm influence of coastal Maremma support slow, even ripening. Mount Amiata protects the vineyards from adverse weather.
Vinification
The grapes were harvested by hand in mid-September and taken directly to the winery. The fruit underwent about four days of cold maceration before fermenting with native yeasts for three weeks in stainless-steel and natural cement tanks, at a controlled temperature below 26 °C. Malolactic fermentation followed in cement tanks. Lots from different vineyard plots remained separate throughout vinification.
Ageing
The wine matured for about 30 months in Slavonian and French oak barrels of various sizes. The separate vineyard lots were blended only after this period. Bottling took place in April and May during the most favourable phases of the Moon, followed by several additional months in bottle in the winery’s cellars.
Tasting profile
The nose is bright and expressive. The palate is layered and fruit-filled, with depth, concentration, elegance and a refined structure.
Vintage notes
The 2020 growing season began with a warm winter and sufficient rainfall. June and July brought ideal conditions and an excellent range of temperatures, while late-summer rain allowed the grapes to ripen slowly and evenly.
Label / history
The name Argiano is traditionally linked to “Ara Jani,” meaning “altar of Janus”; according to local tradition, sages once came to the area in search of the Roman god’s legendary altar. The Pecchi family of Siena built Villa Argiano during the Renaissance. Countess Noemi Marone Cinzano acquired the estate in 1992 and restored it.
