BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO, SESTI, CASTELLO DI ARGIANO 2019

A fantastic, complex wine with blackberries, loganberries, herbs and spices on the nose, the palate is even richer with fine tannins and a savoury note of black truffle.

Producer	Sesti – Castello di Argiano
Type	Red
ABV	14.5%
Bottle Size	75 cl
Country	Italy
Region	Italy
Area	Tuscany
Sub Area	Montalcino
Style	Full-bodied
Vintage	2017
Major Grape	Sangiovese/Brunello
Grapes	100% Sangiovese
Drinking Guide	Drink or Keep
More Features	Environmentally Friendly
Food Match	Pork Casserole
Notes	Environmentally-Friendly, Vegetarian, Vegan
Press Reviews	Undoubtedly, overexcited wine commentators who have given the 2016 vintage of this wine a cricket score will mark this gentlemanly 2017 down because it is civilised, cultured, impeccably tailored and not as shouty, muscular preening as the preceding vintage. Of course, I, too, like the 2016, and it will blossom in 5-8 years, but I must impress on you that this 2017 is jaw-droppingly delicious right now, and I cannot think of another five-year-old wine from this region that has this degree of class, composure and deliciousness. It is a classic case of a starry year overshadowing a quieter, more sensual and more emotionally engaging vintage. Matthew Jukes, MoneyWeek and Wednesday Wines podcast, 13th April 2022