COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Sangiovese
PRODUCER
Argiano
REGION
Toscana
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
First released in 1995, Solengo is the iconic 'Super Tuscan of Montalcino' originally created by the legendary enologist Giacomo Tachis. Produced by the historic Argiano estate, which dates back to the 16th century, this wine represents a harmonious marriage between French Bordeaux varieties and Montalcino's unique terroir. Under the modern leadership of André Santos Esteves and winemaker Bernardino Sani, Argiano has undergone a major renaissance. The estate mapped its soils with terroir expert Pedro Parra, eliminated chemical pesticides, and became the first completely plastic-free, carbon-neutral certified winery in Montalcino. The name 'Solengo' translates to 'lone wild boar' in the local Tuscan dialect, paying homage to the wild fauna of the surrounding Sienese forests.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€70
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Solengo translates to 'lone wild boar' in the Tuscan dialect, celebrating the wild fauna of the Montalcino forests.
Fact 02
Argiano was the very first winery in Montalcino to become completely plastic-free and certified carbon-neutral.
Fact 03
The wine was originally created by Giacomo Tachis, the legendary enologist behind Sassicaia and Tignanello.
Fact 04
The 2021 vintage completely excludes Syrah, returning to a classic blend with Sangiovese for fresher Tuscan tension.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The 2021 vintage of Solengo is crafted from certified organic grapes, manually harvested during the first week of September. Each grape variety is vinified separately. Initial fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, followed by an extended skin-contact maceration period of approximately 20 days to extract structure and color. Malolactic fermentation occurs naturally in concrete tanks to preserve fruit purity and freshness. The wine is then aged for approximately 18 months in French oak barriques (225L) from select coopers, utilizing a combination of 60% new oak and 40% second-use barrels before final blending and bottling.
