#tenutaargentiera

Bolgheri Refined: The Contemporary Precision of Argentiera

The Wining Hour: In a region celebrated for powerful Super Tuscans and internationally acclaimed Bordeaux blends, Tenuta Argentiera has quietly forged a distinctive identity of its own. Situated at the southern edge of Bolgheri, the estate has become synonymous with a style that marries depth and concentration with remarkable precision and elegance. It is a house that captures the modern spirit of Bolgheri, as wines are shaped not by excess, but by balance, detail, and a profound sense of place. I recently joined a virtual tasting hosted by Argentiera and led by winemaker Nicolò Carrara, gaining deeper insight into the winery’s philosophy while sampling the newest vintages. Since its establishment and subsequent development in the early 2000s, Argentiera has focused on expressing terroir through meticulous viticulture and minimal intervention. In fact, this is Bolgheri through a contemporary lens: wines that speak eloquently of their coastal origins while maintaining a polished, sophis