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Bolgheri wine’s charm

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Bolgheri wine’s charm

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Bolgheri wine’s charm

[ Sophisticated / Fruity / Smooth / Powerful / Spicy ]

TOSCANA CLASSICA

Bolgheri DOC Rosso

Produced in the vineyards surrounding the castle of Bolgheri, situated in the south-west area of Tuscany, the vicinity to the sea combined with the sandy soil contribute to the creation of ideal climatic conditions that exalt the excellence of this extraordinary vineyard.

Wine data sheet

Grapes
60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot

Production area
Bolgheri, Livorno, Tuscany

Altitude
0-50 m a.s.l.

Type of soil
Loose, deep soil, rich in marine fossils and rock fragments. The soil is mainly sandy with marlstone-sandstone, comprising clay and limestone schists.

Alcohol
14 % vol.

Fermentation
Alcoholic fermentation for 10-12 days at a temperature of 20-24°C, followed by maceration for 15 days at 28-29°C in steel, using Delestage and racking techniques. Subsequent malolactic fermentation, racking and sulphurisation.

Aging
It matures for 12-14 months in French oak barriques, medium bousinage, approximately 50% new wood. Subsequent aging in bottles.

Tasting notes
Ruby red in colour. Rich and strong to the nose, with notes of dark fruit and spices. It is a soft, structured wine to the palate, supported by a clear sensation of saltiness and a lingering fruity note.

Food pairings
Red meats; game, braised meats, pici pasta with meat sauce.

Capacity
0,75 l - 1,5 l