Poggio ai Ginepri was the first wine produced by Argentiera, in 2002, from the area of the same name. It has become one this wine production area’s most recognisable wines. An endless dance of extreme pleasure and delicacy that accelerates sip after sip.
40% Cabernet Sauvignon
30% Merlot
20% Cabernet Franc
10% Petit Verdot
Vineyards & Terroir
From Poggio ai Ginepri vine-rows one can almost catch the scent and murmuring of the sea, less than a kilometre away. The vineyard soils are composed of the of the aeolian red sands typical of the Donoratico area, which yield very approachable, delicious wines.
20-80 meters a.s.l.
Red aeolian sands of Donoratico
West
6,500 vines/hectare
90 quintals/hectare
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Winemaking process
Harvest method: manual
Fermentation and maceration: 25 days at controlled temperature of 28-30°C, in stainless steel tanks
Malolactic fermentation: in stainless steel tanks
Maturation: 6 months, 50% in stainless steel tanks and 50% in used 225-litre French oak barrels
Bottle ageing: 3 months
2024 Growing Season
The 2024 vintage was a challenging one, marked by a rainy spring and intense heat at the end of July. This year, more than ever, the timeliness of our decisions and the adaptability of our terroirs proved essential in bringing out the full potential of the grapes. A mild, rainy winter (550 mm of rainfall up to April) encouraged early budding, while the spring rains slowed down the vegetative cycle. The May flowering ensured well‑aerated clusters and an even ripening. After a rainy May and an unsettled June, a dry spell (from June 13 to September 8) induced moderate water stress, more noticeable in mid‑August. The 80 mm of rain in early September rehydrated the vines without affecting their health, and the fair weather between September 10 and 22 allowed the grapes to reach optimal ripeness.
2024 Harvest Notes
The first week of September presented the perfect conditions for the beginning of harvest: ideal weather and soil conditions allowed the grapes to reach optimal ripeness. This officially started on the 5th with the Merlot and the Cabernet Franc grapes from the young vineyards and from Ceccosodo, destined for the production of Poggio ai Ginepri. The grapes were in perfect health, with excellent sugar-acid balance, rich color, and a promising aromatic profile, ensuring a high-quality harvest.
Its crystalline ruby unveils a Mediterranean dawn, releases the pungent scent of wild scrub, and displays the nobility of earth. Its progression is marked by the life-force in the vineyard itself, the will for life innate in the vine’s unceasing efforts spent in sending roots deep into the sand for water.
Argentiera
Bolgheri DOC Superiore
Ventaglio
Toscana IGT
Villa Donoratico
Bolgheri DOC Rosso
Eco di Mare
Toscana IGT Vermentino
I Pianali
Toscana IGT Rosato
Argentiera Srl - P.IVA 04964100483 - Via Aurelia 412/A, Località I Pianali - 57022 Castagneto Carducci, Livorno, Italia
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