Ratings & Tasting Notes:

96 points James Suckling

Blackberries, spice, walnuts and currants on the nose, following through to a full bodied, tight and dense palate, yet it’s agile and linear at the finish. Firm, layered tannins. This needs time to come around in the bottle. One for the cellar. Try after 2024.

93 points Wine Spectator

An element of wild herbs graces the black currant and black cherry flavors in this robust red, which is firm and compact on the iron- and tobacco-tinged finish, with a sense of grace. Needs time to absorb the tannins. Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Merlot and Sangiovese. Best from 2024 through 2040.

93 points Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate

The Argiano 2018 Solengo is a blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Petit Verdot, 20% Merlot and 5% Sangiovese that flaunts the richness, dark concentration and spicy flavors of a full-throttle Tuscan blend, or the kind of wine that is universally attractive to lovers of hearty red wines for a steak-and-potato kind of night. Solengo’s black fruit richness is backed by lots of oak spice and toast. With 60% new French oak (and 40% second-year barrique) for 18 months, this wine embraces a contemporary feel with tight tannins (both from the fruit and the oak) and a rich, long finish. I recommend putting this wine aside for a few more years to let that tannic bitterness subside. Best after 2024.

Cult Wines International Notes:

Argiano Solengo is one of the most highly regarded examples of a modern Super Tuscan wine. Produced by the historic Argiano estate in Montalcino, this wine represents a break from tradition by focusing on international grape varieties rather than solely on Sangiovese.

Style and Composition: Solengo (meaning “to be alone” or “solitary” in local dialect) is typically a Bordeaux-style blend, predominantly composed of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Petit Verdot, often with a small addition of Sangiovese. Because it uses these international grapes, it is classified as an IGT (Indicazione Geografica Tipica) Toscana, rather than a DOCG.

Tasting Profile: Known for its deep concentration and structure, the wine is full-bodied and intense. It exhibits rich layers of concentrated dark fruit, such as black cherry and cassis, intertwined with complex notes of vanilla, espresso, tobacco, and spice derived from significant aging in French oak barrels (often new). It is celebrated for its power, depth, and ability to balance modern opulence with Tuscan elegance.

Significance: Since its first vintage in 1995, Solengo has been recognized as a benchmark for quality in the Super Tuscan category, offering excellent aging potential and consistently receiving high critical scores. It stands as a testament to Argiano’s commitment to both classic Montalcino wines and innovative, world-class blends.

Bottle Size:

750 mL

Storage History:

Always stored on its side in a climate-controlled cellar.

Condition:

Outstanding condition.

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