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2009 Abbadia Ardenga Brunello di Montalcino Piaggia Vineyard DOCG 750mL - 4 Bottle Pack
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Brunello di Montalcino Piaggia Vineyard DOCG
The most complex and elegant expression of the Sangiovese grape. It comes from grapes coming from the vineyard called Piaggia which enjoys an excellent exposure and exceptional soil and climate characteristics. A wine with great personality and balance.
Note: Damp cellar has lead to Label Deterioration (per pictures)
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The estate expands over 250 acres with 125 acres under vine. The vineyards enjoy year-round southern exposure and eocenic soil formed by marl limestone and clay in some areas. The constant breeze from Maremma to the west provides the ventilation in the vineyards needed to prevent disease during the growing season. At over 1,000 feet above sea level, the vineyards experience regular night cooling which assists in the steady ripening of the grapes.
Argiano explores the full potential of this distinct terroir, producing both classic interpretations such as Rosso di Montalcino and Brunello di Montalcino, as well as, modern expressions utilizing international varietals that have found a home in Montalcino.
Wine Advocate 92/100
"The 2009 Brunello di Montalcino comes across as lush and concentrated with bold fruit tones that wrap smoothly over the palate. The wine is well-balanced and really doesn't show overt signs of the hot 2009 vintage. In fact, the bright crispness, backed by sharp aromas of chopped mint and blue flower, show the quality of fruit that comes from this historic estates from one of the southern-most and warmest points of the appellation. This is a beautiful effort that will award those who wait a bit longer. Drink: 2017-2025."~M.L.
James Suckling 92/100
"A full, chewy red with velvety tannins and lots of berry, chocolate and cherry character. Rich and balanced. Better in 2015 when the tannins soften.".
Vinous Media 91/100
"Dark cherries, underbrush, sweet tobacco, menthol and licorice meld together in the 2009 Brunello di Montalcino, a wine that impresses for its nuance and overall complexity. The 2009 is beautiful and persistent on the palate, with excellent freshness for the vintage and enough structure to drink well for at least a handful of years."
Wine Spectator 90/100
"A rich, fruity style, offering cherry, briar and tobacco notes, backed by dusty tannins. Open and bright, with fine length. Should be excellent with steak. Best from 2016 through 2025. 7,998 cases made."
International Wine Report 93/100
"The 2009 Argiano is a classy showing, offering fantastic aromas of cherries, blackberries and plums, followed by spices, vanilla, sage and cedar notes which burst from the glass. It possesses wonderful balance and finesse with a surprisingly firm structure for the vintage. It is all wrapped up in a long, chewy finish that lingers on. Winemaker Hans Vinding-Diers ages the wine in two different types of wood. The first year is spent in French oak barriques and tonneaux with different capacities, while the second is spent in larger Slavonian oak barrels. After completing the maturing process in wood, the wine is then transferred into concrete tanks. This is drinking fantastic right now, but I would expect this to be even better after another year or so in bottle. (Best 2014-2021)"
Steven Tanzer 90/100
"Bright red. Flinty red berry, spicecake and licorice aromas on the fresh nose. Bright, juicy and suave on the palate, showing lovely sweetness to the red berry and licorice flavors. Finishes long and saline. Very well done."
"The 2009 Brunello di Montalcino comes across as lush and concentrated with bold fruit tones that wrap smoothly over the palate. The wine is well-balanced and really doesn't show overt signs of the hot 2009 vintage. In fact, the bright crispness, backed by sharp aromas of chopped mint and blue flower, show the quality of fruit that comes from this historic estates from one of the southern-most and warmest points of the appellation. This is a beautiful effort that will award those who wait a bit longer. Drink: 2017-2025."~M.L.
James Suckling 92/100
"A full, chewy red with velvety tannins and lots of berry, chocolate and cherry character. Rich and balanced. Better in 2015 when the tannins soften.".
Vinous Media 91/100
"Dark cherries, underbrush, sweet tobacco, menthol and licorice meld together in the 2009 Brunello di Montalcino, a wine that impresses for its nuance and overall complexity. The 2009 is beautiful and persistent on the palate, with excellent freshness for the vintage and enough structure to drink well for at least a handful of years."
Wine Spectator 90/100
"A rich, fruity style, offering cherry, briar and tobacco notes, backed by dusty tannins. Open and bright, with fine length. Should be excellent with steak. Best from 2016 through 2025. 7,998 cases made."
International Wine Report 93/100
"The 2009 Argiano is a classy showing, offering fantastic aromas of cherries, blackberries and plums, followed by spices, vanilla, sage and cedar notes which burst from the glass. It possesses wonderful balance and finesse with a surprisingly firm structure for the vintage. It is all wrapped up in a long, chewy finish that lingers on. Winemaker Hans Vinding-Diers ages the wine in two different types of wood. The first year is spent in French oak barriques and tonneaux with different capacities, while the second is spent in larger Slavonian oak barrels. After completing the maturing process in wood, the wine is then transferred into concrete tanks. This is drinking fantastic right now, but I would expect this to be even better after another year or so in bottle. (Best 2014-2021)"
Steven Tanzer 90/100
"Bright red. Flinty red berry, spicecake and licorice aromas on the fresh nose. Bright, juicy and suave on the palate, showing lovely sweetness to the red berry and licorice flavors. Finishes long and saline. Very well done."
About Argiano
In 1581, at the summit of a hill, south-west of Montalcino, the Villa of Argiano was built among vineyards and olive groves. Over the centuries, this estate has been owned by important families such as the Buonsignori, Albizzeschi, Tolomei, Montanini, Sozzini, Colombini, Ugurgieri, and Pecci families. In 1992, the Countess Noemi Marone Cinzano acquired the estate and sought to improve the propriety's winemaking under the oenological guidance of the famous winemaker Giacomo Tachis. This project strove to achieve the highest standards of quality and resulted in Tachis' creation of the exceptional Solengo, a Bordeaux blend that exudes its privileged Montalcino terroir. Today, Adriano Bambagioni, Argiano's supervising cellar master for over 20 years, and enologist Alberto Antonini guarantee the quality and reputation of the Argiano estate. In 2013, the estate was purchased by Andre Esteves, who has left the winemaking team intact and redoubled efforts on continue the long-standing tradition of Argiano.
The estate expands over 250 acres with 125 acres under vine. The vineyards enjoy year-round southern exposure and eocenic soil formed by marl limestone and clay in some areas. The constant breeze from Maremma to the west provides the ventilation in the vineyards needed to prevent disease during the growing season. At over 1,000 feet above sea level, the vineyards experience regular night cooling which assists in the steady ripening of the grapes.
Argiano explores the full potential of this distinct terroir, producing both classic interpretations such as Rosso di Montalcino and Brunello di Montalcino, as well as, modern expressions utilizing international varietals that have found a home in Montalcino.
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