Description
Produced almost entirely from Merlot from the best plot in our vineyard at Le Sondraie, with a small addition of Cabernet Sauvignon, it is a faithful expression of a unique terroir. It combines immediate pleasure with character, strength and longevity.
Details
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C.
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
Pairings
- 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 Feliceās 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 | Locality Le Sondraie, Bolgheri (LI) |
| Soil composition | Loamy-sandy soil typical of the area. |
| Cultivation system | Spurred cordon |
| Harvest | Merlot: 13 September, Cabernet Sauvignon: 28 September |
| Wine making | Fermentation and maceration: 25 days . |
| Aging | 18 months in French oak barriques, |
| Total acidity | 6.3 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |

