Bolgheri Rosso DOC without added sulfites
Terre dei Ghelfi
- Grapes varieties — Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
- Alcoholic content — 14,5 % vol.
- Serving temperature — 16°C
TASTING NOTES
Red fades to amethyst violet for an intense, compact and very deep color. The nose hints at red fruit aromas: cherry, raspberry and currant blend with sweet oriental spices. The sip is enticing, on entry it is ample, in the mid-mouth full and enveloping. The finish recalls a fine Tuscan character, forthright, sometimes grumpy, so that it elicits great emotional impact.
ORIGIN AND TYPE OF TERRAIN
The vineyards, estimated to be over 20 years old, are located in the municipality of Castagneto Carducci and are registered in the Bolgheri DOC appellation. They were among the first to be planted in this area.
The active layer of soil is deep, characterized by a sandy loam texture, with low organic matter and a slightly acidic tendency.
PAIRINGS
This wine pairs well with highly flavorful dishes, both from the Tuscan tradition and international cuisine. It complements bread and oil, aged pecorino cheese, succulent and savory cold cuts, and legume soups. It’s excellent with pasta dressed in rich tomato-based sauces, lasagna, creamy risottos, grilled meats, and cheese served on a raclette.
VINIFICATION
The finest grape clusters, each at the optimal phenolic ripeness, are handpicked and gently laid in small crates. After further manual selection on vibrating tables, destemming and crushing follow. Alcoholic fermentation is carried out by selected yeasts in stainless steel tanks at 28-30°C. After racking, only the flower wine is destined for Bolgheri Rosso DOC.
AGEING
The aging continues in French oak barriques and in terracotta amphorae, where the malolactic fermentation is completed.
BOTTLING
Bottled during the summer following the harvest, the wine continues its aging process, maturing for at least six months in the bottle. There is no addition of antioxidants: this wine is dedicated to fans of “sulfite-free” products.