Bolgheri Rosso DOC
Terre dei Ghelfi
- Grape varieties — Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah
- Alcoholic grade — 14,5 % vol.
- Serving temperature — 16°C
In the heart of Bolgheri, on sandy soils of ancient marine origin, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Syrah thrive under ideal conditions. The 2023 harvest yielded perfectly ripe grapes, full of aromatic and structural potential.
The Bolgheri Rosso DOC Terre dei Ghelfi 2023 stands out for its deep ruby red color, with intense aromas of ripe red fruit, sweet spices, and a subtle saline note evoking the Tyrrhenian breeze. On the palate, it offers perfect balance, silky tannins, vibrant freshness, and a spicy finish that reflects its coastal terroir.
TASTING NOTES
The coral red, intense and deep, fades towards purple tones. The varietal notes of Syrah explode on the nose, with hints of small red berries of undergrowth and Mediterranean scrub. The Cabernet Sauvignon, austere and elegant, emerges with spicy notes, liquorice and cocoa. The flavour is characterised by a dense tannic texture, it makes its entrance in the mouth forthright and exuberant, and closes with a fresh and vibrant finish.
ORIGIN AND TYPE OF TERRAIN
Vineyards with an estimated age of over 20 years, located in the municipality of Castagneto Carducci, registered in the DOC Bolgheri register, among the first to be planted. The active layer of the soil is deep, characterised by a franc-sandy grain size, poorly endowed with organic substance and tending to be acidic.
PAIRINGS
It goes well with very tasty dishes, from the Tuscan tradition as well as international cuisine: bread and oil, seasoned pecorino cheese in the fossa, succulent and flavoursome sliced meats, legume soups. Excellent with pasta dressed with red sauces, lasagne, creamy risottos, grilled meat and cheese on raclette.
VINIFICATION
The most beautiful bunches, each at the optimal time of phenolic ripeness, are hand-picked and placed in small crates. Further manual selection on vibrating tables is followed by destemming and crushing. Alcoholic fermentation is conducted by selected yeasts in steel vats at 28-30° C. Upon racking, the flower wine is separated and this alone is destined for Bolgheri Rosso DOC.
AGEING
Aging continues in French oak barriques and fine terracotta jars, where malolactic fermentation is completed.
BOTTLING
Bottled during the summer following the harvest, the wine continues its ageing process, maturing for at least six months in the bottle.
Awards and Recognition
Award Title
Award Score
2023
JWC
Silver Medal
2023
JEB DUNNUCK
93 pt
2023
Wine Hunter Award
Rosso
2023
Vinum
89 pt
2023
94 pt