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As one of Montalcino's oldest wine estates, Argiano is emblematic of the region's traditions, yet it's also a driving force behind the modern winemaking and viticulture that have driven Montalcino's incredible quality surge in the 21st century. From a rigorous, hyper-detailed survey of the estate's various soil strata to an uncompromising investment in cellar techniques and equipment, Argiano is a perennial reference-point for Brunello excellence, as you'll clearly see in their monumental, 97-point 2021 rendition.
"Solidifying their role as one of the denomination’s top producers, this is focused, refined and loaded with intensity..." - Kerin O'Keefe
As a result of the aforementioned deep-dive soil study from 2013, the estate now harvests and vinifies their prime Sangiovese plots separately, giving each parcel the due attention it deserves so it can contribute its full potential to the final blend. The north part of the estate forms the backbone of the Brunello, with its deep, ancient clay, marl, and limestone soils, the perfect foundation for world-class Sangiovese. "The 2021 is a gorgeous example of southwestern Montalcino terroir and should mature beautifully over the coming ten to fifteen years," writes Eric Guido of Vinous. He's just one of many critics who have showered praise on the 2021, making it yet another bright feather in the cap of one of Montalcino's undisputed go-to estates. | 
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