About Solengo
- Style
- Red
- Grape Varieties
- Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Sangiovese
- Price Range
- $70-100
- retail, vintage-dependent; source: Japan retail avg. reference
- Alcohol
- 14.5%
Argiano's pioneering Super Tuscan, first created in 1995 by legendary winemaker Giacomo Tachis. A predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon-based blend (with Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and a splash of Sangiovese in recent vintages; historically also Merlot and Syrah), aged in French oak barriques. It shows a captivating bouquet of crushed violets, wild berries and spice, with black pepper, bay leaf and blackberry on the finish.
Solengo put Argiano on the map as a Super Tuscan pioneer — still one of Tuscany's most compelling Cabernet-led blends.
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A bold, internationally-styled red for those who love structured Cabernet-based blends.
Food Pairings
Suited to grilled ribeye, lamb with rosemary, and hard aged cheeses — international varieties call for internationally-styled dishes.
When to drink it
Steak dinners, celebratory occasions, and pairing with bold international cuisine.
Terroir & Winemaking
A Bordeaux-inspired blend led by Cabernet Sauvignon with Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Sangiovese, aged in French oak barriques. First released in the early 1990s, the blend composition has evolved across vintages, with Merlot phased out in favor of Cabernet Franc in more recent releases.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
- What grapes make up Argiano Solengo?
- Solengo is primarily Cabernet Sauvignon blended with Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and a small amount of Sangiovese in recent vintages; earlier vintages also included Merlot and Syrah.
- Who created Solengo and when?
- It was first created in 1995 by legendary Italian winemaker Giacomo Tachis, establishing Argiano's reputation in the Super Tuscan category.
- What food pairs well with Solengo?
- It pairs well with grilled ribeye, rosemary-scented lamb, and hard aged cheeses.
- Is Solengo a DOCG wine?
- No, it is classified as Toscana IGT because its international grape blend falls outside the Sangiovese-based Brunello di Montalcino DOCG rules.
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