Argiano Brunello di Montalcino: A Sommelier's Take
Picked and noted by Michael Bottigliero, co-founder & lead sommelier, Bottles Nation
Argiano Brunello di Montalcino is a full-bodied dry red wine made from Sangiovese, in Italy, by Argiano. Sommelier Michael Bottigliero has poured it at Bottles Nation tasting events. It tastes of Dark cherry, leather, tobacco, dried flowers and pairs well with Bistecca, wild boar ragu and aged pecorino.
Michael's take
“Earthistic Tuscan powerhouse, worth every single penny.”
Tasting profile
- Type
- Red
- Grape
- Sangiovese
- Country
- Italy
- Producer
- Argiano
- Body
- full-bodied
- Acidity
- High
- Tannin
- High
- Sweetness
- Dry
- Oak
- Light oak
- Price
- $$$$ · $50+
What to eat with Argiano Brunello di Montalcino
- Bistecca
- wild boar ragu
- aged pecorino
- lamb
When to open it
- Special occasion
- wine-geek dinner
- cellar-worthy
Where to buy Argiano Brunello di Montalcino
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Questions people ask
What does Argiano Brunello di Montalcino taste like?
Argiano Brunello di Montalcino is a full-bodied dry red wine with notes of Dark cherry, leather, tobacco, dried flowers. Acidity is high, tannin is high and oak is light. Michael's note: Earthistic Tuscan powerhouse, worth every single penny.
What food goes with Argiano Brunello di Montalcino?
Michael pairs Argiano Brunello di Montalcino with Bistecca, wild boar ragu, aged pecorino and lamb. It works best for Special occasion, wine-geek dinner and cellar-worthy.
How much does Argiano Brunello di Montalcino cost?
Argiano Brunello di Montalcino falls in Michael's $$$$ · $50+ tier. It's a widely available bottle you can find at ordinary wine shops; use the Wine-Searcher link on this page to see which stores near you carry it.
More Sangiovese Michael has poured
- Avignonesi Rosso di Montepulciano$$ · $15–25
- Bibi Graetz Casamatta Rosso$$ · $15–25
- Castellani Sangiovese$ · under $15
- Castello D'Albola Chianti Classico$$ · $15–25
- Pietro Sangiovese$ · under $15
- Podere Paganico Rosso di Montalcino$$$ · $25–50
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