The Silver Lining of Bolgheri: The Wines of Tenuta Argentiera

In the heart of southern Tuscany is one of o ne of Italy and Tuscany’s prestigious wine regions, Bolgheri .   Wine lovers may be most familiar with this territory for the innovate “Super Tuscan” reds that hit the scene in the late 20 th century. I was introduced to these wines via a virtual tasting hosted by Argentiera and Studio Cru and led by Argentiera’s winemaker, Nicoló Carrara, whom has been their winemaker wince 2009.   Nicoló Carrara  In this article I feature the wines of Argentiera , a winery that takes pride in its distinctive reds made from Bordeaux grapes such as Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot .     Where is Bolgheri ?   Bolgheri sits in the southwestern part of Tuscany covering over 3,700 acres of land .  The area is in the shape of an amphitheater that hugs the Tuscan coastline for 8 miles .  T he vineyards slowly slope down wards towards the Tyrrhenian Sea while being backed by hills and surrounde

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