About Rosso di Montalcino Sella del Leccio
- Style
- Red
- Grape Varieties
- Sangiovese
- Price Range
- $95-105
- retail, vintage-dependent; source: Wine-Searcher average ex-tax
- Alcohol
- 14%
A single-vineyard Rosso di Montalcino from a young Guyot-trained vineyard planted in 2015 on clayey-calcareous soils, adjacent to the estate's older plots. Aged around 18 months in 15hl barrels followed by a year in bottle, it shows a broad nose of classic fruit with subtle spice and a balsamic, violet-tinged finish, backed by structured, ageworthy tannins.
A young-vine single-vineyard experiment that already shows Argiano's terroir-first philosophy at work.
New to wine?
A more structured, single-vineyard take on Rosso — a good step up for those ready to explore beyond the basic bottling.
Food Pairings
Well suited to grilled lamb chops, tomato-based pasta with wild boar, and semi-aged pecorino.
When to drink it
Slightly more special weeknight dinners and pairing with grilled meats.
Terroir & Winemaking
100% Sangiovese from a young vineyard planted in 2015 with Guyot training on clayey-calcareous soils. Aged approximately 18 months in 15hl barrels, followed by about 12 months of bottle refinement before release.
About the producer
ArgianoA 500-year-old Montalcino estate, organic since 2016, famed for Vigna del Suolo.Visit the producer page →More wines from Argiano
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What distinguishes Sella del Leccio from Argiano's standard Rosso di Montalcino?
- It comes from a single young vineyard planted in 2015 on clayey-calcareous soils and undergoes longer barrel and bottle ageing, giving it more structure and complexity than the standard Rosso blend.
- What does Sella del Leccio taste like?
- It shows a broad nose of classic fruit with subtle spice, finishing with balsamic and violet notes, backed by structured tannins.
- What food pairs well with this wine?
- It pairs well with grilled lamb chops, tomato-based pasta with wild boar, and semi-aged pecorino.
- Can this wine be aged?
- Yes, its structured tannins give it good ageing potential relative to a typical Rosso di Montalcino.
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