BRUNELLO
RISERVA ARGIANO 2010
ARGIANO WINERY • HISTORIC TUSCAN VINTAGE • ITALY
"The echo of a perfect vintage: a cult Brunello Riserva that has defied time to become pure bottled poetry."
The Maturity of a Myth
If you are looking to buy a 750 ml bottle of 2010 Argiano Brunello di Montalcino Riserva red wine, you are acquiring a collector's piece in its most glorious state. In this Riserva edition of the legendary 2010 harvest, Argiano selected only the Sangiovese Grosso grapes from its oldest plots in Montalcino. After more than six years of meticulous aging prior to its release, this iconic Tuscan collector's red wine, classified as Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG, offers unparalleled aromatic depth, aristocratic elegance, and a silky texture, available with secure shipping at the La Cava Shop online store.
1. Identity Profile
Specific Origin: Argiano Estate, Sant'Angelo in Colle, Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy.
Winery: Argiano.
Vintage: 2010 (Collector's vintage rated as monumental).
Varietal: 100% Sangiovese Grosso.
Aging: More than 6 years of cellaring prior to release (36 months in French and Slavonian oak barrels).
Classification: Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG.
Size: 750 ml.
2. Sommelier Notes (Treasured for 15 years)
Appearance: Deep garnet red with elegant brick and ochre flashes on the rim, a reflection of its sublime cellar maturity.
Nose: A magnetic and enveloping bouquet with notes of dried figs, ripe plum, noble leather, black truffle, pipe tobacco, and incense. As it breathes in the glass, hints of dark chocolate, cedar, and ferrous minerality emerge.
Palate: Velvety, silky, and majestic in presence. Its tannins, polished by time, offer a rounded structure accompanied by fresh acidity, culminating in an infinitely persistent finish with echoes of fine spices and the pure essence of the Tuscan terroir.
3. Architecture of the 2010 Riserva
4. Food Pairing and Recommendations
Gourmet Gastronomy: Excellent pairing for gala banquets and haute cuisine dinners. Pairs perfectly with white truffle risotto from Alba, game stews (wild boar, venison), grilled aged meat cuts, suckling lamb, and aged Italian cheeses.
Service: It is recommended to decant for at least 3 hours before tasting to allow aeration to awaken its full tertiary complexity. Serve at 18°C in large glasses suitable for great Brunello.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Can the 2010 Brunello Riserva still be stored in a cellar?
Yes. Although it is currently at its peak for consumption, its impeccable acidity and structural firmness will allow it to be kept in optimal conditions for several more years in climate-controlled cellars.
How limited is this Brunello Riserva edition?
Bottles of the 2010 Argiano Riserva category are extremely rare in the global market, making them true liquid assets of high oenological and commercial value.
What is the difference between a standard Brunello and a Riserva?
Brunello Riserva requires a longer aging period (a minimum of 5 to 6 years before release) and is crafted exclusively from grapes selected from the best plots in exceptional harvest years.