Azienda Agricola Argentiera
Tenuta Argentiera's flagship Bolgheri Superiore: a Merlot-led Cabernet blend from vineyards above the Tuscan coast. Bold and structured, with blackberry, plum, tobacco and cocoa over firm tannin. Tre Bicchieri in 2022.
Tenuta Argentiera's own notes and Vivino's drinker consensus (4.4 from over 12,000 ratings) converge on oak, tobacco and dark berry fruit framed by firm Cabernet tannin.
Dark ruby in the glass, opening on blackberry and plum lifted by violet and the balsamic, minty edge the estate itself flags as hiding among the tannins. Cabernet's blackcurrant sits behind sweet oak, vanilla and tobacco drawn from 14 to 16 months in barrique, tonneau and large botti.
Blackberry
Blackcurrant
Plum
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Tobacco
Leather
Vanilla
CocoaBold and firmly tannic, true to a 42% Cabernet Sauvignon core grown on marl and claystone at 180 to 205 metres above the Tyrrhenian. The 48% Merlot fills the mid-palate with plummy flesh while the constant sea breeze keeps 14.5% alcohol and dark fruit fresh rather than jammy. Cocoa and roasted coffee trail in from the oak.
Long and savoury, leaving leather, tobacco and a smoky, earthy print that Vivino's 1,500-plus reviewers return to again and again.
A benchmark Bolgheri Superiore and Tenuta Argentiera's calling card since 2003. The 2022 took Gambero Rosso's Tre Bicchieri and 96 points from James Suckling, and Vivino's crowd rates the wine 4.4 across more than 12,000 ratings. Built for lovers of structured reds and the cellar, it rewards five to fifteen years.
The 2022 is the current release, carrying Gambero Rosso's Tre Bicchieri and 96 points from James Suckling. UK listings here start around 76 pounds for the 750ml, with magnums higher.
A benchmark Bolgheri Superiore at a premium price. The scores below weigh food versatility, ageing potential and value against an appellation where it earns Tre Bicchieri and 96-point reviews.
A flagship, Tre Bicchieri Bolgheri Superiore at a high price point; squarely a celebration and gifting wine.
Bolgheri DOC Superiore with 14-16 months oak, 12 months bottle, firm tannin and 14.5% alcohol; the 2022 holds 10-15 years.
Bold tannin and full body excel with grilled and braised red meat, game and aged cheese, though too structured for delicate dishes.
No price_aggregate category row; derived from price band plus critic QPR: premium at 76 pounds-plus, but Tre Bicchieri and 94-97 point scores justify the spend.
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A compact view of what the Bolgheri denomination actually requires, and how this bottle sits inside it. Pulled from the official Italian disciplinare.
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First made in 2003, Argentiera is built to age. The warm, dry 2022 season near Castagneto Carducci gave a concentrated, structured wine with a long cellaring window.
A warm, dry 2022 season on Argentiera's sea-cooled coastal slopes gave low yields and a concentrated, deeply structured wine. Firm tannins call for a few years' cellaring; broad critical acclaim (Tre Bicchieri, James Suckling 96, Wine Advocate 94) marks it a standout vintage.
Drink-now / hold guidance reflects general style cues for this wine, not a forecast for a specific bottle. Where vintage-level editorial notes exist, they appear above.
Bolgheri DOC Superiore demands a tighter spec than straight Bolgheri Rosso. Argentiera's fruit comes from the estate's original 2000-planted amphitheatre vineyards on marl and claystone at 180 to 205 metres above the sea.
Italian wine law sorts bottles into a pyramid. DOCG sits at the top: tightly drawn boundaries, prescribed grapes, mandatory ageing, government tasting before release. DOC is the same idea with looser thresholds. IGT (Indicazione Geografica Tipica) is broader still, requiring only that 85% of the grapes come from the named territory.
Bolgheri is in the DOC tier. That is not a quality verdict, it is a description of how much freedom the producer has at vinification and ageing.
Bolgheri falls within Tuscany , covering Tuscany.
Argentiera's fruit comes from the estate's first sub-zone, about 40 ha facing the sea at 60 q/ha; low yields concentrate the wine and lift cost.
Hand-picking and a 25-day maceration at 28-30C in steel and concrete are far more labour-intensive than bulk Bolgheri Rosso.
Close to 28 months of ageing before release ties up French oak and cellar space, a major cost inside a 76 pound-plus bottle.
Consistent top scores since the 2003 debut give Argentiera real pricing power within Bolgheri Superiore.
A 40-hectare flagship block brings economies a single-hectare cru lacks, keeping Argentiera below Bolgheri's 150 pound-plus icons.
At 2026 rates UK excise on a 14.5% still wine is 2.67 pounds a bottle before 20% VAT, together roughly 15 pounds of the about 76 pound UK price.
Dishes that complement this wine
Bold tannin and 14.5% alcohol want fat and char. The producer and Vivino's crowd both point to grilled and braised red meat, game and aged Tuscan cheese.
Firm Cabernet tannin binds with the fat and protein of rare grilled beef, softening the wine's grip while the char echoes its oak. A textbook structural match for a bold Tuscan red.
Try with: Fiorentina steak · Brasato al Barolo · Sunday roast beef · More pairings →
Tannin and 14.5% alcohol cut through the gelatinous richness of slow-braised meat, while dark berry fruit answers the savoury depth of game. Body sits high enough to stand up to long-cooked sauces.
Try with: Brasato al Barolo · Ossobuco alla Milanese · Venison stew · More pairings →
A full body matches the weight of fatty roast pork and lamb without overwhelming them. The wine's herb and tobacco edge bridges to rosemary and fennel seasoning.
Try with: Porchetta · Agnello Ragu Lucano · Lamb chops · More pairings →
Earthy, smoky and leather notes from bottle age bridge to the umami of porcini and truffle. Tannin stays soft enough for a creamy risotto base.
Try with: Truffle risotto · Porcini mushroom risotto · More pairings →
The salt and crystalline crunch of aged pecorino and other hard cheeses calm the wine's tannin, letting its black fruit show. Best with mature, not soft or blue, styles.
Try with: Pecorino sardo e pan carasau · Cheese board · Strong cheddar cheese
High alcohol and firm tannin amplify chilli heat and fight sweet-sour glazes, leaving the wine hot and metallic. Keep this bottle away from fiery, sugary Asian dishes.
Skip with: Crispy chilli beef · Sweet and sour pork · Szechuan beef · Pairing guide →
With 14 to 16 months in barrique, tonneau and large oak botti plus a year in bottle before release, the 2022 has the structure to reward a decade or more in the cellar.
Peak around 2031. Best in the years above; holds without falling over either side.
A short splash decant softens the first-pour edge and opens the aromatics.
Bolgheri DOC Superiore with 14-16 months oak, 12 months bottle, firm tannin and 14.5% alcohol; the 2022 holds 10-15 years.
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Confidence · HighDrawn from what drinkers consistently report on Vivino and Wine-Searcher, summarised in our own words. A crowd read across many tasters, not a single critic.
Confidence · MediumFrom the official Italian disciplinare for this denomination, cross-checked against the Ministry of Agriculture register.
Confidence · HighOur reading of the price, drawn from the disciplinare, public UK duty rates, and typical landed-cost benchmarks. Not a quote from the producer or a retailer.
Confidence · MediumStyle guidance for this kind of wine at this price point. Treat it as advice, not a forecast for the bottle in your hand.
Confidence · MediumYes. Tenuta Argentiera's Argentiera is a dry red Bolgheri DOC Superiore, blended from roughly 48% Merlot, 42% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Cabernet Franc grown above the Tuscan coast.
Bold, firmly tannic and oak-framed, with blackberry, plum, tobacco, leather and cocoa. The estate's sea-breeze site keeps the 14.5% alcohol and dark fruit fresh rather than jammy.
The 2022 drinks well from 2026 and holds to around 2040, peaking near 2031. It spends 14 to 16 months in oak and a year in bottle before release, building the structure to cellar.
Char-grilled and braised red meat, game and aged Tuscan cheese. Classic matches are bistecca alla fiorentina, brasato, ossobuco and pecorino.
Yes. The 2022 earned Gambero Rosso's Tre Bicchieri, 96 points from James Suckling and 94 from Wine Advocate; the warm, dry season gave a concentrated, age-worthy wine.
UK listings for the 750ml start around 76 pounds, with magnums higher. It sits in Bolgheri's premium tier alongside the appellation's benchmark reds.
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