ARGILLA 2022

Argilla 2022 is a bold IGT Toscana Rosso blending Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot from clay-rich hillsides. Aged 30 months in steel, it opens with Cabernet’s menthol and forest notes, then gives way to Merlot’s plush, vibrant core. Deep ruby in color, structured yet drinkable—only 3,000 bottles made.

WINE PROFILE

Appellation: IGT Toscana Rosso
Vineyards: Girasole, Calendula and Cavalli
Soils: Fully sedimentary soil with pliocenic origin. The % of clay and silt is higher on the upper side, more sandy as the slope goes down.
Cèpage: Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot
Training system: Unilateral spurred cordon.
Density: 4500 plants\ha
Average age of the vines: 29 years old.
Harvest: 08 September 2022 the Merlot and 29 September the Cabernet Sauvignon – manual picking.
Vinification: The grapes are destemmed and gently crushed, with fermentation occurring spontaneously in stainless steel tanks. The intensity of extraction—through pump-overs and délestage—is tailored to the fermentation kinetics and the unique characteristics of each individual batch. Maceration lasts between two and three weeks.
Aging: 30 months in a stainless steel tank.
Bottling date: 10 March 2025
Bottles produced: 3000 x 750 ml
Alcool: 14%
Tasting Notes: The deep ruby color—almost blood red—immediately reveals the Bordeaux-inspired DNA of this blend. On the nose, that impression is confirmed: the varietal character of Cabernet Sauvignon takes the lead, with bold notes of menthol, eucalyptus, yellow pepper, and forest floor. It’s an intense, energetic aromatic profile that signals a wine of real depth and structure.
While Cabernet defines the bouquet, it’s the Merlot that shines on the palate—bringing roundness, softness, and a vertical elegance to the wine’s texture. Argilla 2022 was born from a dry, warm vintage, yet it manages to express remarkable complexity, freshness, and tension, delivering both substance and drinkability in equal measure.