Vermentino IGT Toscana BIO - Argenteo

In the Tuscan Maremma, 150 meters above sea level, Podere Casina cultivates Vermentino on south-west-facing clay soils — a combination that gives the grape an aromatic complexity unusual for Tuscany. Argenteo is their Vermentino IGT: a white wine that embodies the essence of the Mediterranean with its intense aromas of aromatic herbs and salt-cured capers, a far cry from the floral and easy whites that dominate the market.

Harvesting is manual in the second week of September, with grapes brought to 6°C in a cold room before pressing — a technique that preserves primary aromas. Vinification involves two separate fermentations, one with selected yeasts and one spontaneous at 18°C, to build complexity without losing freshness. Aging in steel with bâtonnage until March, then one month of rest in the bottle. The result is a rich and enveloping white wine that maintains an agile and pleasant drinkability.

Grape variety: Vermentino | Alcohol: 12.5% | Format: 0.75 L | Serving temperature: 10–12°C
Vinification: Manual harvest in the second week of September. Grape cooling to 6°C. Double fermentation (selected + spontaneous yeasts) at 18°C. Aging in steel with bâtonnage until March + 1 month in bottle.

Color: Straw yellow with golden reflections

Aroma: Hints of aromatic herbs and salt-cured capers reminiscent of the Mediterranean

Taste: Rich and enveloping, maintaining an agile and pleasant drinkability

Pairings: Suitable for accompanying important and aromatic first courses or roasted white meat main courses; pairings with fish-based dishes, as long as they are intense in aroma and well-structured, as well as with medium-aged cheeses, should certainly not be forgotten

Grape Variety: Vermentino

Alcohol: 12.5%

Serving temperature: 10°÷12° C

Format: 0.75 L

Vinification: Grapes are harvested manually in the second week of September and placed in a cold room until the temperature reaches 6°C; this is followed by destemming and soft pressing. Two separate fermentations are carried out, one with selected yeasts and one with spontaneous fermentation, at approximately 18°C. Aging takes place in steel with bâtonnage until March, followed by one month of rest in the bottle.

Recommended for

For those who love white wines with personality and are not satisfied with the usual floral aromas. Argenteo has an unusual aromatic profile — aromatic herbs, capers, Mediterranean scrub — which makes it recognizable and hard to forget. It's the right choice for those who want a Tuscan white wine that breaks the mold, capable of standing up to structured and flavorful dishes.

When to drink it

Young, within 2-3 years of harvest, at 10-12°C. It is already enjoyable today, but the bâtonnage gives it a structure that can evolve positively in the bottle. Excellent with a structured fish dinner or roasted white meats with herbs.

Taste characteristics

Rich and enveloping, with an agile drinkability that is surprising for a white wine of this structure. The aromas of aromatic herbs and capers are intense and persistent — not an aperitif white, but a table wine, for dishes with character. The bâtonnage adds roundness without being heavy.

Why we chose this wine

Because Podere Casina does something unusual with Vermentino in Maremma: double fermentation, grape cooling, bâtonnage in steel. Careful vinification that transforms a Mediterranean grape into a Tuscan white wine with character. We chose it because Argenteo tells the story of Maremma from a different angle — not the Sardinian or Ligurian Vermentino, but a Tuscan version with its own precise and recognizable personality.

Frequently asked questions

What dishes does Argenteo pair with?
Pesto pasta, herb risotto, baked fish with capers and olives, roasted white meats, medium-aged cheeses. Its herbaceous aromas make it ideal with Mediterranean flavors.

Is it similar to Vermentino di Sardegna?
It has the same grape variety but a different profile: more herbaceous and less floral, with greater structure thanks to double fermentation and bâtonnage. It is a Tuscan Vermentino with its own precise identity.

Should it be served very cold?
10-12°C is the ideal temperature. Too cold masks the aromatic complexity that is its strong point.