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
