2012 Brunello di Montalcino: Argiano kicks off

7 Mar 2017

2012 Argiano Brunello di Montalcino

'If you love elegant, age-worthy Sangiovese, then stock your wine cellar with 2012 Brunello di Montalcino' - Kerin O'Keefe, Wine Enthusiast

With even more consistent quality than the highly acclaimed 2010 Brunellos, according to specialist Kerin O'Keefe, 2012 Brunello is looking impressive. Yes, it was a hot growing season, but since the heat began slowly the vines had time to adapt, and many 2012s show the vibrancy associated with a cooler vintage. Quality overall is outstanding, with the small bunches and berries which are ideal for Sangiovese. The fly in the 2012 ointment is low quantities, with overall production down 14% - much more at some estates, so there will be some competition for these wines.

First off the blocks is the perennially popular Argiano. The estate have been dialling back the use of new oak and the wine shows more terroir and fruit purity as a result. /NT

'Fantastically complex aromas of spices, dried flowers and plums follow through to a full body, integrated and polished tannins and a superb finish. This is a 2012 Brunello with it all. 96 points' - James Suckling, Jamessuckling.com, November 2016

Offered subject to remaining unsold; available June 2017