Tenute Folonari
Campo al Mare Bolgheri Rosso Superiore Baia al Vento 2022
| Denomination | DOC Bolgheri Rosso Superiore |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 60% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petit Verdot |
| Aging | Aged in 500-litre French oak tonneaux for around 12 months, followed by at least 3 months in bottle |
Description
What kind of wine it is
Baia al Vento is a still red wine that expresses the authentic character of Bolgheri Superiore, crafted by the winery Campo al Mare. This structured blend combines the varieties Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, presenting an intense ruby red colour with violet highlights. On the nose, it reveals an enveloping profile, dominated by notes of ripe red fruit and balsamic hints. On the palate, it is warm, powerful and silky in texture, supported by soft and elegant tannins that lead to a harmonious and persistent finish.
Where it comes from
This intense Tuscan red originates from the vineyards of Castagneto Carducci, located a short distance from the sea. The typical coastal Mediterranean climate profoundly influences the ripening of the grapes, giving the wine an aromatic vein reminiscent of Mediterranean scrub. The territorial identity translates into a significant structure, capable of evolving elegantly over time. At the table, its smooth texture is enhanced when paired with game and stews, and it also accompanies mature cheeses and structured dishes such as Livornese-style fish soup superbly.
How it is produced
Production begins with the harvesting of Merlot in the first half of September, followed by Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. In the winery, the grapes undergo skin maceration at a controlled temperature to extract colour and structural components. After malolactic fermentation in steel tanks, the wine matures in French oak barrels for about twelve months, during which it acquires roundness and complexity. Ageing is completed in the bottle, an essential step to consolidate the enveloping structure before tasting.
History and Curiosities
Produced in Castagneto Carducci, just a stone's throw from the sea, Baia al Vento Bolgheri Superiore 2022 represents the excellence of Tenuta Campo al Mare, owned by the Folonari family. This refined blend, predominantly Merlot, captures the essence of the coastal Mediterranean climate, maturing for twelve months in French oak tonneaux and completing its ageing in the bottle to achieve an enveloping and silky texture. Awarded 94 points by James Suckling and 91 points by Decanter, this red wine enhances every special occasion.
Awards
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2022
91/100
Decanter is a wine and lifestyle magazine, published monthly in around 90 countries. The magazine includes industry news, classic guides and advice on wine and spirits.
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2022
94/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
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2022
3One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
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2022
3Italian Sommelier Association (AIS) guide
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
18 - 20 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 2000
- Oenologist: Raffaele Orlandini con la consulenza di Roberto Potentini
- Bottles produced: 1.100.000
- Hectares: 250
In 1912, Italo Folonari, Ambrogio Folonari's grandfather, with his brother Francesco, bought the Ruffino winery, known at the time for its characteristically flask-packed Chianti.
After the Second World War, some profound changes took place in Italy in terms of economic development and rising living standards. This trend also influenced the wine sector, where the Folonari family, and Ambrogio in particular, were among the first to promote this trend by producing new, high-quality wines that helped create the 'new frontier' of Italian wine. At the end of the 1960s, the family sold the company 'Fratelli Folonari', which was positioned in the table wine segment, and began to concentrate on bottled wines at origin, thanks also to the acquisition of the famous Tenuta di Nozzole near Greve in Chianti, in the heart of Chianti Classico region. At the same time, they bought other estates in Tuscany with the aim of producing fine wines, including 'Cabreo' conceived by Ambrogio in the 1980s.
In 2000, Ambrogio left Ruffino and the rest of the family and created with his son the: "Ambrogio e Giovanni Folonari Tenute", holding some of the best agricultural properties. This gave rise to a group of companies located in areas with the highest wine-growing vocation in Tuscany. Read more
| Name | Campo al Mare Bolgheri Rosso Superiore Baia al Vento 2022 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Bolgheri DOC |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 60% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petit Verdot |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Tenute Folonari |
| Story | History and Curiosities Produced in Castagneto Carducci, just a stone's throw from the sea, Baia al Vento Bolgheri Superiore 2022 represents the excellence of Tenuta Campo al Mare, owned by the Folonari family. This refined blend, predominantly Merlot, captures the essence of the coastal Mediterranean climate, maturing for twelve months in French oak tonneaux and completing its ageing in the bottle to achieve an enveloping and silky texture. Awarded 94 points by James Suckling and 91 points by Decanter, this red wine enhances every special occasion. |
| Origin | Tenuta Campo al Mare, Municipality of Castagneto Carducci (Tuscany), near the sea |
| Climate | Coastal Mediterranean climate |
| Plants per hectare | 6250 |
| Yield per hectare | 65 quintals |
| Harvest | First half of September (Merlot); second half of September (Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot) |
| Fermentation temperature | 26-28 °C |
| Fermentation | Approximately 20-30 days |
| Production technique | Maceration for about 20-30 days at 26-28 °C; malolactic fermentation in stainless steel containers; ageing in 500-litre French oak tonneaux for about 12 months, followed by at least 3 months in bottle |
| Wine making | Maceration for about 20-30 days at 26-28 °C; malolactic fermentation carried out in stainless steel containers after alcoholic fermentation; ageing in 500-litre French oak tonneaux for about 12 months, followed by at least 3 months in bottle. |
| Aging | Aged in 500-litre French oak tonneaux for around 12 months, followed by at least 3 months in bottle |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |