BRUNELLO DI
MONTALCINO MAGNUM 2017
ARGIANO WINERY • 1.5L FORMAT • TUSCANY • ITALY
"Multiplied greatness: the noblest expression of Sangiovese Grosso in a format designed to celebrate time and history."
The Evolution of an Icon
The Brunello di Montalcino Magnum 2017 from the **Argiano** winery represents the perfect balance between the tradition of a 16th-century villa and technical innovation. In this superior format, the Sangiovese Grosso from the southern Montalcino area displays its most robust and generous character. The 2017 vintage, marked by radiant sunshine, delivers a wine with impressive concentration that, under the slow maturation allowed by the 1.5-liter bottle, promises to transform into a silky and profoundly complex experience.
1. Identity Profile
Specific Origin: Argiano Estate, Sant'Angelo in Colle, Montalcino, Italy.
Winery: Argiano.
Vintage: 2017.
Aging: 30 months in traditional Slavonian and French oak barrels.
Classification: Brunello di Montalcino DOCG.
Volume: 1500 ml (Magnum).
2. Sommelier's Notes
Appearance: Intense garnet red with brilliant reflections and a deep color layer.
Nose: A burst of ripe black cherries, plum, and undergrowth notes. Aging in Magnum highlights tertiary nuances of sweet spices, noble leather, and a hint of blond tobacco.
Palate: Broad and enveloping entry. The maturity of the vintage is felt in fleshy and well-sculpted tannins. It presents a persistent finish with mineral echoes and a very elegant balsamic aftertaste.
3. Brunello Magnum Architecture
4. Pairing and Recommendations
Gastronomy: Given its Magnum structure, this wine is the soul of grand celebrations. It pairs sublimely with Milanese *Ossobuco*, braised lamb, grilled red meats with coarse salt, and intense cheeses such as spicy Gorgonzola or long-aged Parmigiano Reggiano.
Serving: It is recommended to decant for at least 2 hours to oxygenate the large volume of wine. Serve at **18°C** in large Brunello glasses.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is this the same wine as the 750ml bottle?
Yes, it is the same "Annata" Brunello, but its aging in a Magnum bottle is superior because the wine-to-oxygen ratio is lower, resulting in a more complex wine with greater freshness in the long term.
How exclusive is Argiano's production?
Argiano is a historic "boutique" winery that limits its yield per hectare to ensure concentration, with its Magnum formats being highly valued pieces at auctions.
Does it come with a wooden box?
Generally, the Brunello Argiano Magnum format is presented in an elegant individual wooden box original from the winery, ideal for gifting or preservation.
