Argiano's Solengo vineyards enjoy a synergy of mesoclime and rich mineral/ alluvial soils which stimulate vines to yield reduced harvests of fruit characterised by a high concentration of anthocyanins and noble tannins in the skins. Altitudes of 300 metres serve to extend the vegetative cycle and ripening period, achieving a quality of fruit that's essential for a super Tuscan. Grapes are all picked by hand into small baskets. Varietals are separately handled, macerated for a fortnight or more, fermented and treated to malolactic before transfer to a selection of completely new French oak barriques for up to seventeen months maturation, followed by racking and bottling, unfiltered and unfined.