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From: The Exquisite 2021 Brunellos (Nov 2025)
The 2021 Brunello di Montalcino is dark and intense, with a smoldering bouquet of ashen stones, grilled herbs and dried black cherries. It is surprisingly energetic and lifted in feel, with racy red berry fruits and rosy inner florals that form a truly satisfying experience. The 2021 is pleasantly chewy and long, leaving a coating of fine-grained tannins and a nuance of tart blackberry.
- By Eric Guido on November 2025
Under the guidance of winemakers Bernardino Sani and Francesco Monari, the Argiano wines are unrecognizable from those produced over a decade ago. After consulting with renowned terroir specialist Pedro Parra to study and zone their vineyard, the team has set out to showcase the purity of Sangiovese and the unique character of their terroir. While readers may sway toward the prestige of the single-vineyard Vigna del Suolo, I highly recommend the straight Brunello as well. The 2021 is a gorgeous example of southwestern Montalcino terroir and should mature beautifully over the coming ten to fifteen years.
