How The #1 Rated Red Wine in The World is Made. Argiano: Montalcino, Tuscany Italy

Founded in 1580, Argiano is one of the oldest wineries in Montalcino and one of the most prestigious and historical ones too. It was owned by an important family in Siena to defend their honor during the war against Florence. Here is our little corner of paradise. As you can see, birds are singing and no one is never allowed here. In front of us, this is the chapel. You don't have to be religious to feel the incredible spirit here. Nestled in the heart of the Val d'Orcia region, it is maintained in pristine. Val d'Orcia is sweet. Look at this view. How gentle the hills are. This is a UNESCO property. So even if you want to move a stone from one place to the other, you need to ask permission. Proud of our beautiful places and we take care of it. One thing is clear, Tuscans understand hospitality. And if you're looking for a new change of pace… Foreigners decide to leave everything, come to Tuscany and live on the farm, grow your own animals. It's a hard life, I must be honest, giving you so much satisfaction. What kind of bugs and animals do you find mostly around here? So we have a lot of wild boars, like Pumba, you know? It's like a Disney movie here. You can feel the circle of life. And the history is palpable. In the escape room, closed for centuries, and this gorgeous stairwell that was converted out of an working water well. They respect their history, so much so that they still even use the tried and true da Vinci method to ferment their wine. But Montalcino is world famous for one thing, the Brunello. It's our champion. It has won the award of best red wine in Italy. What? Yes. This, last year by the Gaboros. And it's a, we're very, very proud of this. It's a jewel. And it tastes like the tears of an angel. But then, a story I'll never forget. Mr. Takis came here, and he is the father of the super Tuscans. So he started to produce a super Tuscan also for our job. He started to receive many critics from the other producers of Ghega. We have to focus on the Brunello. Why are you doing a super Tuscan in Montalcino? And he just didn't care. And he found the name of the wine. Solengo means the lonely wild boar, the lonely wild pig. So not the ones that stays together with the rest, but the one that goes his way. As we continued on our way with our glorious tour, the private dining hall was awaiting us, with a tasting and lunch prepared by the chef, suited for the royalty that once roamed these grounds. It's nice. This is so good. Eating like kings, we ate this bird that was similar to a fancy pigeon. You only find it in high-class restaurants. It's very expensive. And it's difficult to catch it. It's difficult to get it. It's difficult to cook it. But they're not the same pigeons that like we have in Times Square. I don't know if the meat is different because I've never had the ones that are staying in the squares. Good to know. To take advantage of this authentic Italian moment, it was time for my burning questions. Pizza or pasta? Also here, mamma mia. Pasta. Describe Italy in one word. Unique. Unique? Unique. Most importantly, Andrea Bocelli or Justin Bieber? This is easy. Well, I'm more Andrea Bocelli. Actually, Andrea Bocelli is a very good friend of ours here. Sipping on Brunello with Jimmy, eating the food of their grandparents, I felt like a true part of the Argiano family. But this wasn't by accident. They welcome you with love on purpose. They can't help it. It's in their blood. Leaving Tuscany, I'll be the Salengo. The lone Pumbaa-type boar, forging my own way. And remembering there's beauty in delicacy in things others may not see. If you like this video, click up here so you can watch the full episode. And remember to press the subscribe button so I can bring you more magic.