Winemaker Notes
Professional Ratings
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James Suckling
Plenty of blackberry, spice and hints of grilled veggies. Cabernet is there! Full to medium body, silky tannins and a flavorful finish. Fresh yet rich. Mostly cabernet franc. Drink or hold.
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
Giovanni Bulgari's 2012 Argirio is a dark and succulent wine with a full bouquet of Cabernet-like aromas. No surprise, the blend consists of Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot and you taste each one of those grapes in distinct fashion. Bold dark fruit comes on the heels of savory spice, dark tobacco, bitter chocolate and grilled herb. The ample heat of the vintage is a guarantee that you never get any green or astringent tones. In fact, the results are soft, supple and smooth. The finish is velvety and long.
Legendary in Italy for its Renaissance art and striking landscape, Tuscany is also home to many of the country’s best red wines. Sangiovese reigns supreme here, as either the single varietal, or a dominant player, in almost all of Tuscany’s best.
A remarkable Chianti, named for its region of origin, will have a bright acidity, supple tannins and plenty of cherry fruit character. From the hills and valleys surrounding the medieval village of Montalcino, come the distinguished and age-worthy wines based on Brunello (Sangiovese). Earning global acclaim since the 1970s, the Tuscan Blends are composed solely of international grape varieties or a mix of international and Sangiovese. The wine called Vine Nobile di Montepulciano, composed of Prognolo Gentile (Sangiovese) and is recognized both for finesse and power.