BOLGHERI ROSSO SUPERIORE DOC

BOLGHERI ROSSO SUPERIORE DOC

Bolgheri Superiore Donne Fittipaldi is the wine that better represents the essence of Bolgheri, the extraordinary capability to deliver great wines with a strong mediterrenean character, bright but at the same time refined and elegant. A great red made with meticolous care, both in the vinerayd and in the cellar where nature is encouraged to show its most beautiful form.

Donne Fittipaldi Bolgheri Rosso Superiore Bolgheri Rosso DOC.
First Vintage produced: 2008
Grape Variety: 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Franc.
Vineyard Site: Vigna del Bruciato.
Training System: Cordon spur.
Yield: 800 gr per plant.
Harvest: from the beginning of September till the first half of October.
Vinification: Manual harvesting, soft destemming and a delicate handling of the grapes, followed by natural fermentation with indigenous yeasts and 20-days maceration in contact with the skins.
Aging: 15 months in barrique, part new and part second passage wood.
Colour: intense Ruby Red.
Nose: Fruity, intense, pleasing to the nose with the notes typical of a ripe Cabernet revealing the wine’s strong character and the quintessential essence to be expected of the finest Reds of Bolgheri.
Taste: Donne Fittipaldi Superiore is a wine of great complexity and structure. Smooth tannins, silky and velvety, make for an harmonious and round mouthfeel. The characteristic notes of the varietal stand out for a long and persistent finish.
Alcohol: 15% vol
Food pairing: excellent with big beef cuts and aged cheese, perfect with game dishes and roasts.
Service temperature: 15-16°C