BRUNELLO
RISERVA ARGIANO 2010
ARGIANO WINERY • HISTORIC VINTAGE • TUSCANY • ITALY
"The echo of a perfect vintage: a Brunello that has defied time to become pure bottled poetry."
The Maturity of the Myth
The Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2010 from the **Argiano** winery is a collector's item in its most glorious state. While other vintages show power, the 2010 in its Riserva category offers a depth only achieved after prolonged and extremely careful aging. Located in one of Montalcino's most privileged areas, Argiano selected its best plots for this edition, creating a wine that today, in 2026, shows a perfect integration of oak, an aristocratic minerality, and the definitive elegance that only a great mature Brunello can deliver.
1. Identity Profile
Specific Origin: Argiano Estate, Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy.
Winery: Argiano.
Vintage: 2010 (Considered historic).
Aging: More than 6 years before release (36 months in French and Slavonian oak).
Classification: Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG.
Volume: 750 ml.
2. Sommelier's Notes (Treasured for 15 years)
Appearance: Deep garnet red with elegant brick-red hues at the rim, characteristic of its noble evolution.
Nose: An intoxicating bouquet of dried black fruits, figs, old leather, black truffle, and hints of incense. Notes of dark chocolate and graphite emerge with aeration.
Palate: Velvety and majestic. Tannins feel like liquid silk. Presents a harmonious concentration with notes of dried plum, exotic spices, and an endlessly mineral finish reminiscent of Montalcino's subsoil.
3. Architecture of the 2010 Riserva
4. Pairing and Recommendations
Cuisine: Given its tertiary complexity, this wine pairs sublimely with autumnal dishes and fine meats: Risotto with Alba white truffle, venison stew, stuffed quail, or long-aged red meats. It is the ideal wine for a vertical tasting or a historic celebratory dinner.
Serving: It is imperative to decant this wine for at least 3 hours to awaken its aromas after years in the bottle. Serve at **18°C** in large format crystal glasses.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQS)
Can it still be stored?
Although it is in its perfect drinking window, the structure of the 2010 vintage allows this Riserva to remain in excellent condition for another 10 years if stored in professional cellar conditions.
How many bottles currently exist?
This wine is a market rarity. Stocks of Argiano's Brunello Riserva 2010 are extremely limited worldwide, making it a high-value liquid asset.
What scores did it receive upon release?
It was one of the estate's most acclaimed labels, consistently achieving over 95-97 points in major international publications, highlighting its aristocratic elegance.
