ARGENA

Terroir



The Argena vineyard, ​which gives its name to the ​wine, is nestled in the ​woods of the hills between ​Castello del Calcione and ​Castello di Gargonza.

The highly oxygenated air, ​the favourable exposure, ​and the hilltop altitude all ​actively contribute to the ​wine's extraordinary ​uniqueness.


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Winemaking

Grapes sourced from 50-​year-old Sangiovese vines ​of indigenous clones, ​carefully harvested, with ​small quantities (6 to 8%) ​of Cabernet Sauvignon ​and Petit Verdot.

The manual harvest in ​small crates involves a ​skilled selection of the ​best bunches, followed by ​processing in the cellar ​within a few hours.


Winemaking in oak vats ​made of French and ​Slavonian oak with ​abundant manual punch-​downs during the first ​eight days of alcoholic ​fermentation, followed by ​a long maceration on the ​skins for a total of 21 ​days.

The high tannin content, ​acidity and alcohol level ​allow for minimal addition ​of sulfites.


Ag​ing

After resting in oak vats ​following winemaking, the ​wine ages first in French ​barriques for a period of ​twenty-four months, then ​for several years in small ​wooden barrels.

Bottling is preceded by ​light filtration to allow for ​evolution in the bottle.


2009

Perfect season: a harsh winter with ​abundant rainfall allowed to cope well ​with the hot, dry summer, which was ​particularly well endured by our old ​vines.


A smooth and fruity wine, pronounced on ​the nose and still with great potential for ​evolution in the bottle, as shown by the ​tasting. Fresh, lingering flavour with a ​hint of salinity. Good persistence and a ​vibrant ruby red colour.

Awards


Analysis



. Alcohol Content: 13,79%

. Total Acidity: 5,29 g/l

. pH: 3,51

. Total SO₂: 77 mg/l

Formats


Bordolese 750 ml, Magnum 1.5 l

2007

Mild and dry winter followed by a ​generous, water-rich spring. The summer ​had normal temperatures but was very ​dry, an important characteristic for ​achieving perfect ripeness and over-​ripening of very healthy grapes.


An excellent vintage, more assertive and ​tannic than others, yet accompanied by a ​complex bouquet of aromas ranging from ​herbal to spicy to ripe fruit. On the ​palate, it opens slowly and leaves a ​pleasant persistence, surprising in its ​evolution from one glass to the next.


Riconoscimenti



Analisi



. Graduazione Alcolica: 13,48%

. Acidità totale: 5,90 g/l

. pH: 3,35

. SO₂ totale: 70 mg/l

Formati


Bordolese 750 ml, Magnum 1.5 l

2006

A cold winter and a warm spring created ​the perfect mix to limit pests and ​promote bud germination. A dry but not ​particularly hot summer followed, ​creating optimal conditions for the even ​ripening of the grapes. A perfect season.


This perfection is also reflected in the ​wine, which is characterized by rare ​softness and harmony, achieved after a ​good aging that brings Sangiovese to its ​highest expressions.


Riconoscimenti



Analisi



. Graduazione Alcolica: 13,79%

. Acidità totale: 5,42 g/l

. pH: 3,40

. SO₂ totale: 59 mg/l

Formati


Bordolese 750 ml, Magnum 1.5 l

2005

After a rainy winter and spring, cool and ​breezy summer months followed, without ​significant temperature fluctuations. A ​season, therefore, without particular ​challenges that allowed for the harvest ​of a good product at the peak of ​ripeness.


A robust and tannic wine with excellent ​evolution in a decanter and in the glass. ​Herbaceous and spicy aromatic notes, ​with a beautiful ruby red colour tending ​towards garnet. Typical salinity of the ​best Sangiovese wines.

Riconoscimenti



Analisi



. Graduazione Alcolica: 13,36%

. Acidità totale: 5,64 g/l

. pH: 3,38

. SO₂ totale: 47 mg/l

Formati


Bordolese 750 ml

2004

Andamento stagionale ideale con ​primavera giustamente umida e clima ​secco da agosto alla vendemmia, con ​temperature inizialmente miti per salire ​sopra la media nella coda estiva.


Vino molto equilibrato con tannini ​presente ma addmesticati dall’evoluzione ​in legno e vetro. Spiccate qualità di ​eleganza e morbidezza contraddistingono ​quest’annata del vino Argena.


Riconoscimenti



Analisi



. Graduazione Alcolica: 13,34%

. Acidità totale: 5,69 g/l

. pH: 3,34

. SO₂ totale: 56 mg/l

Formati


Bordolese 750 ml, Magnum 1.5 l

2003

A very hot summer, with temperatures ​above normal and no precipitation, was ​well endured by our old vines, which gave ​us very healthy grapes with a high sugar ​level in over-ripening.


Beautiful colour, as is typical of pure ​Sangiovese. A complex spicy note, with ​warm elements of Mediterranean scrub ​and cherry. Nice roundness of taste and ​good body.

Riconoscimenti



Analisi



. Graduazione Alcolica: 13,43%

. Acidità totale: 5,85 g/l

. pH: 3,33

. SO₂ totale: 106 mg/l

Formati


Bordolese 750 ml, Magnum 1.5 l

2001

The climate was particularly favourable, ​with very little rainfall during the ​summer. Temperatures remained above ​the seasonal average, facilitating ​complete and early ripening of the ​grapes.


Bright ruby red colour. Aroma of ripe ​fruit, apple, and sweet cherry, mingled ​with a note of vanilla from the wood. On ​the palate, a firm tannin attack. A very ​elegant finish that evokes the sweetness ​of fine pipe tobaccos, not overpowering.


Riconoscimenti



Analisi



. Graduazione Alcolica: 13,43%

. Acidità totale: 5,65 g/l

. pH: 3,27

. SO₂ totale: 51 mg/l


Formati


Bordolese 750 ml, Magnum 1.5 l

2000

A particularly favourable season, with ​minimal precipitation during the summer. ​Temperatures remained above the ​seasonal average, promoting complete ​and early ripening of the grapes.


Wine of ruby colour with garnet ​reflections, exhibiting beautiful brilliance ​and a complex aroma. The fruity note is ​vibrant, and the hint of oak is well ​integrated. The taste is robust, with ​mature, evolved notes that are very ​mineral.


Riconoscimenti



Analisi



. Graduazione Alcolica: 13,31%

. Acidità totale: 5,11 g/l

. pH: 3,32

. SO₂ totale: 39 mg/l


Formati


Bordolese 750 ml, Magnum 1.5 l

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ORLANDINI

Aziende Agricole e Forestali S.S.

Loc. Il Santo, Trequanda, Siena

ITALIA


+39 0577 1916384


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