Bolgheri DOC is an elegant, pleasant, balanced and extremely drinkable red wine. It is characterized by its spicy and fruity notes of cherry and plum, combined with balsamic sensations.
Grape variety: Cabernet Sauvignon 60%, Cabernet Franc 20% and Merlot 20%
Average altitude: 50 metres above sea level
Exposure: east-west
Type of terrain: medium to sandy texture
Average age of the vines in production: 16 years
Plants per hectare: 5,400
Yield per hectare: 55 hundredweight
Period and method of the harvest: the last ten days of September.
Vinification: pre-fermentation cold maceration (8/10°C). Temperature-controlled fermentation. Aged for 16-18 months in 225 It oak barrels, 1-2 months in steel tanks and finally few month in bottle.
Colour: intense ruby red
Aroma: enveloping sensations of berries, black pepper and balsamic notes
Taste: lively, with good acidity and persistence from the fine, harmonious tannins
Alcohol: 15%
Serving temperature: 16° C
Gastronomic combinations: salted fish, duck, red meat, game and fowl.
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