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Date Printed: 5/21/2013
Argiano Solengo 2007
Argiano Solengo 2007
 (search item no. 113332)
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The Wine Advocate rating: 92 points
Wine Spectator rating: 92 points
PRICE ON 5/21/2013: $65.99

ratings pedigree (past vintages):
2008 The Wine Advocate rating: 93 points
2006 Wine Spectator rating: 94 points
2006 Wine Enthusiast rating: 94 points
2006 The Wine Advocate rating: 93 points
2005 Wine Spectator rating: 92 points
2005 The Wine Advocate rating: 92 points
2004 The Wine Advocate rating: 93 points
2004 Wine Enthusiast rating: 93 points
2001 Wine Spectator rating: 95 points
2000 The Wine Advocate rating: 95 points

Winemaker's Notes:

 The 1996 vintage of this wine was ranked #8 on the Wine Spectator's Top 10 Wines of 1998

Solengo is a modern, well balanced and full-bodied wine. It has a deep black, purple coloor with a bouquet of ripe fruits, such as black currant and blackberry, infused with toasty oak. It is soft on the palate with great concentration of lush fruit nicely in balance with its fine, smooth tannins. The palate finds impressive structure and complexity tempered by exemplary tannic extracts. This high profile blend has evident Mediterranean characteristics with a sunny character. Its grace and gentleness enable an early drinking, nevertheless after a few years of bottle aging, the wine will develop more complexity and depth.
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About Tenuta di Argiano:

 After this estate was acquired by Countess Noemi Marone Cinzano, the philosophy changed whereby quality and personality became the dominant priorities. In order to achieve these goals, Sebastiano Rosa was appointed as General Manager of the Estate. Having spent six years at the University of California at Davis, a two year tenure at Chateau Lafite Rothschild and three years at Sassacaia, he brings a strong mix of experience. In addition, Dr. Giacomo Tachis, probably the most well known winemaker in Italy today, became the oenologist. His legacy includes Sassacaia, Tignanello and Solaia, to name a few. Argiano's vineyards are located in the Montalicino area where a perfect microclimate assures a super ecological system. Varietals such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah and Sangiovese are planted. These grapes have not traditionally been part of the Montalcino area.