Argiano Brunello di Montalcino 2020In 1967, Argiano, which is the south west quarter of the Brunello appellation, was one of the founder members of the Consorzio di Brunello. In 1992 Contessa Noemi Marone Cinzano bought the estate, and engaged the world famous Giacomo Tachis (the creator of Sassicaia, Tignanello and Solaia) as consultant oenologist. In fact, it was he who launched Argianos Super Tuscan, Solengo. Under his guidance, too, the Sangiovese vineyards were extended and the

Bee Tree Vineyard in Wivelsfield Green

The area shares similarities with Beaujolais

easy-drinking expression of young Burgundy Pinot Noir

toasty notes from lees ageing and barrel fermentation

In a world where wines are often sold prematurely

some are more than 100 years old

known for working carefully with old vineyards rooted in the region’s distinctive ponca soils of marl and sandstone

giving the wine a smooth

as the Loire is cool region

A small portion of Syrah adds depth and perfume

hailing from the Western Cape

The ungrafted vines