Argentiera Bolgheri Superiore DOC 2021
Type: Red Wine
Vintage: 2021
Country of Origin: Italy
Region: Tuscany
Grape Variety: 48% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc
Appelation: Bolgheri DOC
Alcohol Content: 14,5 %
Bottle production per year: approx. 50,000
Volume 750ml
Closure: Natural Cork
Packaging Single bottle, or 1 x 6 bottles in wooden box.
Vinification: Grapes from different parcels and varieties are vinified separately. Fermentation and maceration last approximately 25 days in stainless steel and concrete tanks at controlled temperatures (28–30°C). Malolactic fermentation takes place in stainless steel and concrete.
Ageing: 14–16 months in French oak barriques, tonneaux, and large oak casks, followed by at least 12 months of bottle refinement before release
Tasting notes: Deep ruby colour. Nose of black cherry, blackberry, cassis, violets, Mediterranean scrub, tobacco, cocoa, spices, and graphite. Palate is powerful yet refined, with dense structure, layered dark fruit, balsamic freshness, and finely integrated tannins. Long, persistent finish with mineral and spicy echoes.
Temperature of service: Served at 18-20°C
Food Pairing: Ideal with grilled red meats, game, slow-cooked dishes, wild boar, aged cheeses, and rich Mediterranean cuisine.
