Banfi
Bolgheri Rosso Aska 2023
| Denomination | DOC Bolgheri Rosso |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Aging | In French oak barriques of 225 and 350 l for about 10 months. |
- Name and vintage: Bolgheri DOC still red Aska 2023, 14.5% vol
- Grape variety: Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc from the Bolgheri coast
- Aromas: hints of blueberry, blackcurrant and plum with elegant notes of tobacco and liquorice
- Vinification and ageing: in steel at 25-28 °C and 10 months in French barriques
- Taste and serving: smooth, sweet tannins and a long finish; serve at 16-18 °C after 1 hour
Description
What kind of wine it is
Aska is a still red wine from Banfi that interprets the Bolgheri region through a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. To the eye, it displays an intense ruby colour enriched with violet highlights. The aromatic profile is clear, characterised by notes of blueberry, blackcurrant and plum jam, accompanied by elegant hints of tobacco and liquorice. On the palate, it reveals a smooth and powerful structure, supported by sweet and elegant tannins that perfectly balance the sip and lead to a long and persistent finish.
Where it comes from
The wine originates from the renowned Bolgheri region, located along the Tuscan coast near Castagneto Carducci. The vineyards stretch between the beaches of the Maremma and the inland hills, benefiting from a climate characterised by a constant marine influence. The cool winds from the coast allow for a slow ripening of the grapes, which is essential for maintaining the right acidity and complexity of aromas. The soils alternate between alluvial gravels and marine sands to calcareous clays and volcanic rock, ensuring water reserves that favour a concentrated yet always balanced style.
How it is produced
Production begins with the manual harvesting of the grape bunches. Vinification continues with temperature-controlled fermentation in steel vats, where the use of pumping over and délestage allows for controlled extraction to preserve the integrity of the primary aromas. Following malolactic fermentation, the wine matures for about ten months in French oak barrels. This period of rest helps to harmoniously integrate the structural components, resulting in a compact texture and a pleasantly rounded taste profile.
History and Curiosities
Active since 1978, Banfi has drawn on the experience gained in Montalcino to create Aska Bolgheri Rosso DOC, skilfully combining Tuscan tradition and innovation. This project interprets the nuances of the coastal region through rigorous research, ensuring exceptional quality. Acclaimed internationally and awarded prestigious accolades by renowned critics such as James Suckling and Robert Parker, this oenological masterpiece embodies the company’s genuine passion.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1978
- Oenologist: Matteo Bagnoli
- Bottles produced: 10.000.000
- Hectares: 1.089
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| Name | Banfi Bolgheri Rosso Aska 2023 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red green still |
| Denomination | Bolgheri DOC |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Banfi |
| Story | History and Curiosities Active since 1978, Banfi has drawn on the experience gained in Montalcino to create Aska Bolgheri Rosso DOC, skilfully combining Tuscan tradition and innovation. This project interprets the nuances of the coastal region through rigorous research, ensuring exceptional quality. Acclaimed internationally and awarded prestigious accolades by renowned critics such as James Suckling and Robert Parker, this oenological masterpiece embodies the company’s genuine passion. |
| Origin | Between the beaches of the northern Maremma and the hills around Castagneto Carducci (province of Livorno), Tuscany, Italy |
| Climate | Mild climate with marine influence and cool winds from the sea |
| Soil composition | Variable soils: alluvial gravels, marine sands, calcareous clays and volcanic rock |
| Harvest | Manual harvest, started at the beginning of the third week of August and ended at the end of September |
| Fermentation temperature | 25-28 °C |
| Production technique | Fermentation at controlled temperature in stainless steel vats; ageing for about 10 months in French oak barriques |
| Wine making | Fermentation at controlled temperature (25-28 °C) in stainless steel vats with pumping over and délestage; malolactic fermentation completed; ageing for about 10 months in French oak barriques. |
| Aging | In French oak barriques of 225 and 350 l for about 10 months. |
| Total acidity | 5.2 gr/L |
| PH | 3.57 |
| Residual sugar | 0.5 gr/L |
| Dry extract | 27.7 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |