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Bolgheri

The cultivation of vines in the Bolgheri DOC area in Castagneto Carducci has very ancient origins, and testimonies of its presence derive from the Etruscans and then from the Romans. More recent evidence dates back to the medieval period due to the presence of numerous monasteries and ecclesiastical domains. Starting from 1790 new facilities were set up, especially near Bolgheri, thus increasing the wine production of the area's wines. In 1816 the first experimental vineyards were built at Capanne di Castiglioncello, where later the first Sassicaia vineyard was born, and in the Castelluccio fields. The viticultural choices were made not only on the basis of the terroir, but above all on the basis of the French wine culture with particular attention to the vinification methods and the vines used in France: to confirm this the choices made by Count Guido Alberto and Mazzanti were precisely addressed to French vines including Gamay, Cabernet and Syrah. The official consecration of the Sassicaia wine takes place in 1978 when the Decanter magazine publishes a comparative tasting of cabernet of the world and Sassicaia takes first place. Subsequently the 1985 vintage of Sassicaia competes, in a tasting of the Grand Jury Européen, with the Grands Crus of Bordeaux and obtains the maximum recognition. But the Sassicaia wine does not remain an isolated phenomenon and, starting from the 1980s, it is joined by numerous other wines from famous companies that obtain a huge harvest of awards.

The vines codified as an ampelographic base for the Bolgheri DOC, both black and white, proved to be the best qualitative choice for the area in this sense. The training system must not be expanded, but espalier with spurred cordon or guyot pruning, the planting layout must have a sufficiently high density to contain production excesses, as well as the pruning system. The practices related to the processing of wines are those consolidated in the area for red winemaking, adequately differentiated for the base wines and the superior type, referring to the latter to more structured wines, whose processing involves certain periods of aging and aging in mandatory barrel and bottled. For the vinification in white and rosé the practices are suitable for obtaining fresh sapid and harmonic wines.

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Bolgheri Superiore 'Ornellaia' by Tenuta Ornellaia, is a cuvee of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, faithful expression of a unique terroir that has always been in harmony with nature. Manual harvest with selection of the grapes. Aging in barriques for 18 months, assembling after the first 12 months and final stop in the bottle for a further 12 months. Mythical.

Available also in vintage 2015 and, upon request, in vintages: 2004 - 2011 - 2012

    

'Sapaio' by Podere Sapaio is an excellent Bolgheri Rosso Superiore with great evolutionary potential that acquires personality over time. The name derives from the name of an ancient Tuscan vine, the Sapaia. From Cabernet Sauvignon 70%, 20% Petit Verdot and 10% Cabernet Franc, it makes 18 months of barrique and 1 year of glass before being put on the market. Excellent with land menu.

'Volpolo' by Podere Sapaio is a Bolgheri DOC and is made with from 70% cabernet sauvignon, 15% merlot and 15% petit verdot. Matured for 14 months in barrique and for the next 6 months in bottle. The name has a particular history: Volpolo derives from the name of an ancient Tuscan vine, the Volpola. Accompany well tasty land menus.

The Bolgheri DOC 'Cont'Ugo', Tenuta Guado al Tasso, by Antinori results from a careful selection of Merlot grapes vinified in steel and subsequently left to mature for about a year in barrique. It is a wine characterized by a more vertical setting than usual, with a slight acidic finish, and a harmonious and complex aroma.

  


'Marianova' by Michele Satta is made as first experience of the second generation of Satta, a blend of equal parts of the best Syrah and Sangiovese grapes. From the Vignanova vineyard it is the first Bolgheri Superiore that does not have any Bordeaux grapes in the blend. Vinified in wooden barrels, fermentation in barriques aging for 18 months in 750 lt. amphorae. Only 600 bottles, a rarity

   


The Bolgheri Superiore DOC 'Campo alle Comete' by Campo alle Comete is made from a blend of cabernet sauvignon, merlot, cabernet franc, petit verdot vinified separately in steel tanks for about 25 days. Matured for 15-18 months in French oak tonneaux, before resting for another 10-12 in the bottle. The wine best identifies the philosophy of the company or moderate intervention of fine woods and excellent drinkability despite the tannic structure of the wine. A perfect intriguing and harmonious balance.

  


'Levia Gravia' by Caccia al Piano 1868 is a particular wine: the grapes that make it up come exclusively from San Biagio, a vineyard located at 210 m. of altitude s.l.m., exceptional position for the territory of Bolgheri. It is a red able to express the best of the grape but also the great territorial adherence that gives the glass a marked Mediterranean sensation. The assembly of 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Cabernet Franc, 30% Merlot, is vinified in steel, matures in barrique for over 20 months followed by a further 6 months in bottle. Austere, dense and at the same time elegant and harmonious with fine tannins.

    

In Bolgheri Rosso DOC 'Stupore' by Campo alla Comete meet 4 different varieties of international vines, an absolutely excellent blend, symbol of the highest quality that can be found in the lands of Castagneto Carducci. Matured for 10 months between barriques and French oak tonneaux, an extremely pleasant Rosso comes out. Among the top of the denomination.


Bolgheri Superiore 'Ornellaia' by Tenuta Ornellaia, is a cuvee of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, faithful expression of a unique terroir that has always been in harmony with nature. Manual harvest with selection of the grapes. Aging in barriques for 18 months, assembling after the first 12 months and final stop in the bottle for a further 12 months. Mythical.

Available, upon request, also in the vintages: 2012 - 2014 - 2015

       

'Ruit Hora' by Caccia al Piano 1868 has been one of the most brilliant examples of Bolgheri for more than a decade. Harmonious and balanced, this red is capable of playing its cards on particularly elegant and graceful notes. This cuvee of 65% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Petit Verdot, 5% Syrah is vinified in steel, then aged in barrique for a period of 18 months followed by an aging of 6 months in the bottle. Ideal to accompany large meat preparations.

  

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Bolgheri Rosso 'Il Bruciato', Tenuta Guado al Tasso, by Antinori is the younger brother of the Guado al Tasso, characterized by a modern and harmonious. It comes from the vineyards of the plant management is still focused on maximizing quality. Matured for at least 8 months in oak barrels and 4 months in the bottle: the result is a wine of great intensity and softness.

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