History
The name Argiano is linked by tradition to Ara Jani, an altar or temple dedicated to the Roman god Janus, although another interpretation connects it to the Orcia River.
The estate’s Renaissance villa was built in the late 16th century, establishing Argiano as one of Montalcino’s historic properties.
In 2013 the estate began a detailed soil study with Pedro Parra and agronomist Francesco Monari. From 2015, grapes from six leading plots in the north-central estate zone were vinified and aged separately.
The modern project combines restoration, organic farming, biodiversity and parcel-based interpretation of Sangiovese.
Terroir
Argiano lies in the south-western sector of Montalcino. The estate contains diverse soil layers; its best north-central plots are characterized by marl-rich soils.
Winemaking
The estate follows organic viticulture and promotes biodiversity, soil vitality and detailed parcel observation.
Sangiovese parcels are vinified separately to preserve their identity. The estate combines traditional maturation with plot-based selection. French varieties are used for Solengo and Non Confunditur.
Philosophy
Argiano uses Janus as a symbol of its philosophy: one face looks toward history and the other toward a sustainable, innovative future.