Tiny production & allocation! Suolo is the single-vineyard bottling from Argiano. Described by the producer as the 1st Cru of Argiano. A unique Brunello, produced from the oldest vineyard and only in the best vintages. The grapes for the "Suolo" Brunello selection come from the vineyard of the same name and from the estate's oldest vines. They lie at an altitude of 320 metres on soils of clay-limestone marl rich in skeletons and fossils. It is the ideal terroir to fully express the character of the old Sangiovese Grosso clones and gives the wine an acidic, spicy profile.
The 2019 vintage
There were very hot spells in June and July 2019, but fortunately heavy rain at the end of the latter month prevented a real drought. The temperature soared again in August, reaching 37- 38°C. Argiano’s agronomist, Francesco Monari, sprayed powdered kaolin on the vines as a reflective sun block, and didn’t cut back the leaves. September had both dry sunny weather and wetter periods, with two heavy downpours, the second at the end of the month. However, both downpours were followed by periods of very dry heat. Margherita Mascagni, the new Export Manager at Argiano, writes: We believe this is one of the best Brunellos ever produced at Argiano. 2019 gave us levels of elegance and finesse never reached before, and Vigna del Suolo is the utmost expression of our terroir and 1965-planted vines. Demand is very high for Argiano and we have had to limit allocations accordingly.
