| Producer | Castello di Argiano Sesti |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Varietal | Sangiovese |
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Sku | 1167132 |
| Size | 750ml |
Tasting Notes: The 2019 Phenomena Riserva delivers a striking display of deep black cherry, ripe plum, and blood orange fruit, intricately woven with nuances of sweet lavender, tobacco leaf, and crushed cedar. Its medium-to-full body relies on dense, finely woven, chalky tannins that provide remarkable structural integrity without feeling heavy. Bright, racy freshness cuts beautifully through the concentrated core, maintaining precision and energy all the way through a long, savory, mineral-driven finish.
Estate History: Castello di Argiano was a ruined medieval castle surrounded by overgrown wild land when Giuseppe "Giugi" Sesti purchased the property in the 1970s. An expert in ancient astronomy and a cultural director, Sesti originally used the Tuscan estate to raise his family and host music festivals before systematically clearing the brush to plant vineyards, releasing his first commercial vintage in the 1990s. Today, his daughter Elisa manages operations, maintaining her father's traditionalist winemaking philosophy that strictly aligns organic and biodynamic vineyard practices with the cycles of the moon and stars.
| Quantity: |