Argentiera

Argentieras Rosato is generous in its aromas of fruit and dog rose and soft on the palate. Impeccable and flawless. A rosé with character and recognition for high demands. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright salmon pink. In the nose red berries, especially raspberries, also cherry as well as vegetal nuances. Nicely balanced on the palate with a discreet sweetness, nice substance and good length." Falstaff

Intense, straw-yellow colour. Fresh bouquet with fruit notes of pear, banana and apricot. On the palate, floral tones of lavender and white flowers with subtle grassy notes reminiscent of wild sage. On the palate, the wine is fresh and perfectly balanced, with a pronounced aromatic and mineral finish. SUPERIORE.DE

With the 2019 vintage, the first harvest of the once again qualitatively upgraded Villa Donoratico comes onto the market. Like the Bolgheri Superiore, the grapes now come from the very best vineyards of the estate. Immediately after the hand harvest, they are strictly selected at 2 sorting tables by 12 employees and the maturation in 500l Tonneaux ensures even more elegance and finesse. The qualitative gap to Argentiera, the winery's flagship, has thus been noticeably reduced and the wine will set standards in the entire Bolgheri DOC.

Rich, dark sparkling ruby. Fine, subtle nose of redcurrant and herbal spice, some rosewood and fresh forest floor. Very complex and multi-layered on the palate, revealing more facets with every sip, the well-articulated fruit core is flanked by a fine-meshed tannin and leads into a very elegant, long finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"Deep dark impenetrable garnet red. Opens on black cherries, cranberry, and poppy seeds, with walnut and iron behind. Draws up juicily, with lively acidity, showing fine ripe tannin, full-bodied texture, comes back on ripe berry fruit at the end and lasts extremely long." Falstaff

"A pretty nose of redcurrants, pomegranate, lemons, fresh lavender and clay. It's medium-bodied with chewy tannins and bright acidity. Vibrant and crunchy with juicy character. Flavorful, textured finish." James Suckling

Rich, deep dark ruby. Dense and memorable nose, much currant. Builds up pleasant pressure on the palate. Ripe, dark berries and a smooth and dense tannin lead into a long finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"Dark shining garnet. Noble, dark berry nose, slightly leathery undertones, subtle spice, dried plum, ripe cherry, wild berries, complex. Shows up on the palate with tightly woven tannin, great structure, saline, punchy, spans a wide arc, long." Falstaff

"Deep crimson. Fragrant, sweet oak framing concentrated cherry and cassis fruit. Juicy dark-cherry and blackcurrant palate with a hint of red bell pepper and velvety, coating bitter-sweet tannins. International polish combined with Tuscan generosity of fruit." Jancis Robinson

"The 2018 Bolgheri Rosso Villa Donoratico comes from the middle of the estate portfolio. It offers good value and a little more heft and fruit concentration. This wine would enhance a plate of fried chicken or a grilled filet mignon, either way. The tannins are well managed and elegant. The wine hits the senses with bold cherry, cassis, spice and campfire ash." Robert Parker

"Very pretty aromas of berries, mushrooms and fresh herbs follow through to a full body with round, fine tannins and plenty of blackberry and blackcurrant flavors. Long and intense. The texture is beautiful in this wine." James Suckling

A full-bodied, noble cuvée from the vineyard of the same name: aromas of red fruits, a light hint of roasted coffee, juniper, pepper and animal notes, an excellent tannin structure and a beautiful acidity give this "Bordeaux from Bolgheri" its exceptional independence and great elegance. SUPERIORE.DE

"Dense powerful bouquet with ripe dark berry fruit and wonderfully ripe cassis as well as ripe red berries, sour cherries, but black cherries offer an interesting mix together with the notes reminiscent of iron and Mediterranean herbs. In addition, a skilful, noble use of wood. Extremely juicy in the mouth, elegant concentration, wonderfully mature tannins. Finest acid wireadd elegance and distinction. Very fine round long finish with balsamic notes." Weinwisser

"Shiny, rich ruby with a fine garnet shimmer. Very appealing and multi-layered nose, of ripe dark berries, in addition fine Havana cigar and the corresponding box, behind it a lot of cassis. Full pressure in the attack and course, builds up in many layers, juicy fruit, also shows very good drinking flow, very long finish." Falstaff

"Crimson and perfumed with notes of milk chocolate, cassis and wild herbs - such as eucalyptus leaf - this Argentiera is broad and supple. The attack is firm and intense with cassis fragrance yet extracted on the mid-palate. Graphite minerality emerges sustained by crisp acidity. This vintage confirms the new, improved style of this wine is able to perform quite well even in less concentrated vintages." Decanter

"Aromas of plums and berries with some chocolate and vanilla undertones. Full-bodied and layered with soft tannins that are bright at the end. Currants and blackberries. Currant bush, too. Love the tannin texture to this." James Suckling

With the 2019 vintage, the first harvest of the once again qualitatively upgraded Villa Donoratico comes onto the market. Like the Bolgheri Superiore, the grapes now come from the very best vineyards of the estate. Immediately after the hand harvest, they are strictly selected at 2 sorting tables by 12 employees and the maturation in 500l Tonneaux ensures even more elegance and finesse. The qualitative gap to Argentiera, the winery's flagship, has thus been noticeably reduced and the wine will set standards in the entire Bolgheri DOC.

Rich, dark sparkling ruby. Fine, subtle nose of redcurrant and herbal spice, some rosewood and fresh forest floor. Very complex and multi-layered on the palate, revealing more facets with every sip, the well-articulated fruit core is flanked by a fine-meshed tannin and leads into a very elegant, long finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"Deep dark impenetrable garnet red. Opens on black cherries, cranberry, and poppy seeds, with walnut and iron behind. Draws up juicily, with lively acidity, showing fine ripe tannin, full-bodied texture, comes back on ripe berry fruit at the end and lasts extremely long." Falstaff

"A pretty nose of redcurrants, pomegranate, lemons, fresh lavender and clay. It's medium-bodied with chewy tannins and bright acidity. Vibrant and crunchy with juicy character. Flavorful, textured finish." James Suckling

The youngest scion of this exceptional winery is a pure Cabernet Franc: intense fruity bouquet of blackberry and blackcurrant, spicy notes such as black pepper, laurel and nutmeg, with elegant ethereal notes. Full, smooth and harmonious on the palate, the tannins silky-sweet, generous and long-lasting. The finale is reminiscent of a fresh sea breeze. Exquisite! SUPERIORE.DE

"Deep dark, rich ruby violet. Very compact nose with intense dark berry fruit, hints of blackberries and blueberries, underlaid with rich liquorice. Fine-grained tannin present on the palate, builds up in many layers, in the aftertaste full of liquorice and plums, blooms again after a longer aeration." Falstaff

"Dense, with black cherry, black currant, sweet spice and licorice flavors, this red is vibrant and harmonious. The tannins are thickset, yet civilized and integrated with the texture. Monolithic now, so be patient." Wine Spectator

"Exotic blueberry with inky concentration and graphite, espresso and gravel. Well-endowed but stylish tannins. Truly exceptional." James Suckling

A full-bodied, noble cuvée from the vineyard of the same name: aromas of red fruits, a light hint of roasted coffee, juniper, pepper and animal notes, an excellent tannin structure and a beautiful acidity give this "Bordeaux from Bolgheri" its exceptional independence and great elegance. SUPERIORE.DE

"Dense powerful bouquet with ripe dark berry fruit and wonderfully ripe cassis as well as ripe red berries, sour cherries, but black cherries offer an interesting mix together with the notes reminiscent of iron and Mediterranean herbs. In addition, a skilful, noble use of wood. Extremely juicy in the mouth, elegant concentration, wonderfully mature tannins. Finest acid wireadd elegance and distinction. Very fine round long finish with balsamic notes." Weinwisser

"Shiny, rich ruby with a fine garnet shimmer. Very appealing and multi-layered nose, of ripe dark berries, in addition fine Havana cigar and the corresponding box, behind it a lot of cassis. Full pressure in the attack and course, builds up in many layers, juicy fruit, also shows very good drinking flow, very long finish." Falstaff

"Crimson and perfumed with notes of milk chocolate, cassis and wild herbs - such as eucalyptus leaf - this Argentiera is broad and supple. The attack is firm and intense with cassis fragrance yet extracted on the mid-palate. Graphite minerality emerges sustained by crisp acidity. This vintage confirms the new, improved style of this wine is able to perform quite well even in less concentrated vintages." Decanter

"Aromas of plums and berries with some chocolate and vanilla undertones. Full-bodied and layered with soft tannins that are bright at the end. Currants and blackberries. Currant bush, too. Love the tannin texture to this." James Suckling