Lot 266 All lots lying Dinton, Wiltshire (London City Bond)
FINE ITALIAN WINES DIRECT FROM GRANDI CRU D’ITALIA ESTATES
Christie’s Wine Department is delighted to be offering exclusive lots of fine and rare Italian wines released especially for this auction coming direct from the cellars of these illustrious Italian Estates. All of the Estates are members of the Comitato Grandi Cru d’Italia. The range and breadth of wines on offer is a first for Christie’s and we are thrilled to be bringing some new producers to our clients as well as the famous and established producers from Italy. On offer are wines to suit all occasions from sparkling wines from Lombardia and Trentino to white wines from Tuscany and Sardinia to red wines from the Veneto, Barolo, Barbaresco, Tuscany, Sardinia, the Marche and beyond. Many Estates are also offering exclusive and unique visits to the Estates which will enable the lucky buyer to discover the land where these superb wines are created.
Lots 266 to 369 have been sent to the U.K. directly from the cellars of the Italian estates specifically for this sale.
ARGIOLAS
The history of the Argiolas Winery began in the early years of the last century with Antonio, its patriarch and founder. He it was who began to plant the vineyards and produce wine, in an ongoing search for quality. His two sons, Franco and Giuseppe, inherited his passion and in their turn passed it on. Today the Winery can boast the collaboration of the third generation of the Argiolas: that of Antonio’s grandchildren.
The Winery is at Serdiana, near Cagliari, in the close hinterland. This is an area of softly-rounded hills, set in the form of an amphitheatre around the city and its gulf. The Winery’s wines are the fruit of five separate vineyards, including that of Serdiana, for a total of almost 250 hectares, in three areas of southern Sardinia with a long tradition of grapevine cultivation.
The Argiolas philosophy is indeed to produce exclusively from traditional Sardinian grape varieties, spreading their fame worldwide. This is an experiment which traces its roots back to the ancient vineyards which harbour almost forgotten treasures. Then, while cultivating, the search goes on for quality, respecting the variety, reducing the grape yield of each plant.
“A famous journalist said: Argiolas ‘s Turriga brought Sardinian red wine to the world’s attention. Thus, did the depth of Cannonau find a new melody, lasting through time. This is the best description of our wine.” Valentina Argiolas
FINE ITALIAN WINES DIRECT FROM GRANDI CRU D’ITALIA ESTATES
Christie’s Wine Department is delighted to be offering exclusive lots of fine and rare Italian wines released especially for this auction coming direct from the cellars of these illustrious Italian Estates. All of the Estates are members of the Comitato Grandi Cru d’Italia. The range and breadth of wines on offer is a first for Christie’s and we are thrilled to be bringing some new producers to our clients as well as the famous and established producers from Italy. On offer are wines to suit all occasions from sparkling wines from Lombardia and Trentino to white wines from Tuscany and Sardinia to red wines from the Veneto, Barolo, Barbaresco, Tuscany, Sardinia, the Marche and beyond. Many Estates are also offering exclusive and unique visits to the Estates which will enable the lucky buyer to discover the land where these superb wines are created.
Lots 266 to 369 have been sent to the U.K. directly from the cellars of the Italian estates specifically for this sale.
ARGIOLAS
The history of the Argiolas Winery began in the early years of the last century with Antonio, its patriarch and founder. He it was who began to plant the vineyards and produce wine, in an ongoing search for quality. His two sons, Franco and Giuseppe, inherited his passion and in their turn passed it on. Today the Winery can boast the collaboration of the third generation of the Argiolas: that of Antonio’s grandchildren.
The Winery is at Serdiana, near Cagliari, in the close hinterland. This is an area of softly-rounded hills, set in the form of an amphitheatre around the city and its gulf. The Winery’s wines are the fruit of five separate vineyards, including that of Serdiana, for a total of almost 250 hectares, in three areas of southern Sardinia with a long tradition of grapevine cultivation.
The Argiolas philosophy is indeed to produce exclusively from traditional Sardinian grape varieties, spreading their fame worldwide. This is an experiment which traces its roots back to the ancient vineyards which harbour almost forgotten treasures. Then, while cultivating, the search goes on for quality, respecting the variety, reducing the grape yield of each plant.
“A famous journalist said: Argiolas ‘s Turriga brought Sardinian red wine to the world’s attention. Thus, did the depth of Cannonau find a new melody, lasting through time. This is the best description of our wine.” Valentina Argiolas
Argiolas, Turriga 2008
Closed15 March 2018
Price Realised
GBP 240