The People
Argiano is a place defined by its people—a site infused with dedication, passion, courage, and a profound connection to the land. With nearly 500 years of history, Argiano is a cornerstone of Montalcino’s cultural heritage, where every stone echoes the past of a region steeped in the ancient art of winemaking. This rich history does not hinder progress; instead, it provides a strong foundation for a unified team that works with commitment, harmony, and responsibility to make Argiano a symbol of Italian excellence.
“Time at Argiano is a profound concept, measured against more than four centuries of history and a winemaking tradition dating back to the early 17th century. The vision of the Esteves family has been to restore Argiano as both a cultural and qualitative benchmark in the region. My mission is to make Argiano a vibrant space that attracts talent and fosters innovation, while ensuring its illustrious past becomes the strength of its future. Today, Argiano is a beacon of sustainability—a sustainability rooted in respect for people, the environment, and the estate’s history as a cultural heritage. This ethos underpins our restoration of the 16th-century Villa Bellaria and the relaunch of wines emblematic of the region. Argiano is harmony, elegance, and taste, evident in every aspect of what we do. The core values of respect and awareness define our commitment to quality, embodied through deliberate oenological and ethical choices. Ours is a refined model, deeply connected to the past while focused on the future. Argiano, more than ever, is Janus: looking backward and forward simultaneously.”
Bernardino Sani – CEO ed Oenologist
“At Argiano, we craft wines that reflect the soul of a great terroir. Our exceptional geology, enriched by the vitality of the vineyard’s microflora and microfauna, tells the story of this remarkable land and of the people who work here. For us, the vine is the heart of the production process, deserving of study, understanding, and respect. It is not something to be manipulated but allowed to express its essence—a story of place, climate, and vintage. Central to this is our appreciation of diversity. Our agricultural model is built on daily interactions with the vineyard, ensuring choices that honour its unique attributes. Diversity at Argiano signifies balance, and when a vineyard is balanced, it produces wine of extraordinary quality.”
Francesco Monari – COO and agronomist
ETHICAL FARMING
At Argiano, everything begins with the vineyard, cultivated with care and respect through sustainable and conscientious farming practices. The vineyard’s scents and colours are integral to an ecosystem designed as a holistic, thriving habitat for both plants and people. Ethical farming is at the core of this philosophy, fostering virtuous practices to harmonize production with the natural environment.
A SUSTAINABLE WINE
In the cellar, Argiano translates the terroir’s expression into wines of elegance and authenticity. This commitment to excellence is inseparable from the winery’s sustainability ethos. At Argiano we always take into account our global responsibilities such as resource efficiency throughout the production chain.
A GENEROUS WELCOME
Argiano’s wines are imbued with the essence of Sangiovese and carry with them stories—of paths that cross, visionary projects realized, and the men and women who share Argiano’s heart and soul every day.
Generosity is the hallmark of Argiano’s welcome: a passionate, dedicated team eager to share the history, vision, and future of the estate and its wines. Through enthusiasm and openness, they ensure every guest feels the profound connection between Argiano’s legacy and its ambitious future projects.