Description
Produced almost entirely with Merlot from the oldest parcel of our vineyard located in the Le Sondraie area of Bolgheri with a small addition of Cabernet Sauvignon, this wine is the faithful expression of a unique terroir. I It is a wine that combines immediate pleasure with character and ageing potential.
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Serve at:
16 - 18 °C.
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour

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- Start up year: 1968
- Oenologist: Leonardo Bellaccini
- Hectares: 188
Our winemaker, Leonardo Bellaccini, has pioneered many unique practices. Importantly he sees distinctive characteristics in each of San Felice’s undulating slopes and he treats each vine within the vineyard individually. Having identified five macro-areas Leonardo and his team has planted the grape varieties which thrive in the specific geography and soil. Read more


Name | Bell'Aja Bolgheri Superiore 2022 |
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Type | Red still |
Denomination | Bolgheri DOC |
Vintage | 2022 |
Size | 0,75 l |
Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
Grape varieties | Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot |
Country | Italy |
Region | Tuscany |
Vendor | San Felice |
Origin | Le Sondraie, Bolgheri– The oldest Merlot parcel of the vineyard |
Soil composition | Silt-sandy soil typical of the area. |
Cultivation system | Spur-pruned cordon |
Harvest | Merlot: 13th September, Cabernet Sauvignon: 28th September. |
Wine making | Fermentation and maceration for 25 days. |
Aging | 18 months in French oak barrels. |
Total acidity | 6.3 gr/L |
Allergens | Contains sulphites |