Arnione Bolgheri Rosso Superiore DOC

A deep ruby red, the nose expresses a beautiful and rich aromatic complexity, with balsamic notes of eucalyptus, bitter orange, black cherry, ripe strawberry, complemented by a whiff of Mediterranean scrub and spices. On the palate, it is extremely elegant, fine, structured and soft, pleasantly savory, with a surprising finish of ripe red fruit.

“Our philosophy is to seek uncompromising quality year after year in the vineyard and in the cellar and to fully reflect the growing season.”


Wine exported to

Canada

Most recent awards

  • 2018 | James Suckling92
  • 2018 | Falstaff92
  • 2018 | Robert Parker93
  • 2018 | Decanter94
  • 2018 | Jeb Dunnock94
Grape Varieties:

50% Cabernet Sauvignon; 20% Merlot; 20% Cabernet Franc; 10% Petit Verdot

Fermentation container:

Stainless steel

Length of alcoholic fermentation:

20-25 days

Type of yeast:

Selected yeast

Fermentation temperature:

28 °C (82.4 °F)

Maceration technique:

Pumpovers, cap punching

Length of maceration:

20-25 days

Malolactic fermentation:

Yes

Aging containers:

Tonneaux and barriques

Container size:

500 L and 225 L

Container age:

40% new; 60% 2nd use

Type of oak:

French

Bottling period:

June

Aging before bottling:

18 months

Aging in bottle:

Up to 24 months

Closure:

Natural Cork

Organic:

Sustainable

Vineyard name:

Vigna Vecchia, Vigna Nuova

Vineyard location:

Bolgheri (Tuscany)

Vineyard size:

6 hectares

Soil composition:

Sandy clay, alluvial

Vine training:

Spurred Cordon

Altitude:

30 meters (100 feet) above sea level

Vine density:

9,500 plant per hectare (Médocaine methode)

Yield:

500 grams per vine

Exposure:

Southern/southeastern

Years planted:

1998, 2003

Time of harvest:

Late September to mid October

First vintage of this wine:

2001

Total yearly production (in bottles):

25,000

Tasting notes:

A deep ruby red, the nose expresses a beautiful and rich aromatic complexity, with balsamic notes of eucalyptus, bitter orange, black cherry, ripe strawberry, complemented by a whiff of Mediterranean scrub and spices. On the palate, it is extremely elegant, fine, structured and soft, pleasantly savory, with a surprising finish of ripe red fruit.

Serving temperature:

Best served at 16-18 °C (60.8-64.4 °F)

Food pairings:

Lovely with braised main courses as well as fine grilled cuts and game dishes like wild boar stew or roasted duck. Excellent as an accompaniment to aged cheese.

Aging potential:

20-25 years

Alcohol:

14.5%

Winemaker:

Francesco Gagliardi / Stéphane Derenoncourt

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