Fabio Motta
Bolgheri Rosso Superiore Le Gonnare 2022
| Denomination | DOC Bolgheri Rosso Superiore |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 70% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Aging | After natural malolactic fermentation, it matures for about 18 months in barriques (25% new, lightly toasted), then it is filtered and bottled; it rests in the bottle for at least 1 year. |
- Name and vintage: Bolgheri DOC Rosso Superiore Le Gonnare 2022, 0.75 l
- Grapes: 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Sauvignon from an organic vineyard in Bolgheri
- Vinification: indigenous yeasts in concrete vats and maceration with controlled timing
- Ageing: 18 months in barriques (25% new, lightly toasted) followed by 1 year in bottle
- Aromas and pairings: dried roses, myrtle and liquorice; ideal with meats and mature cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
Bolgheri Rosso Superiore Le Gonnare by Fabio Motta is a still red wine from Tuscany, made from a blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. In the glass, it displays a deep ruby red colour, which hints at a bold aromatic profile characterised by notes of wilted roses, myrtle berries and hints of marine undergrowth, enriched with nuances of liquorice and a balsamic background. On the palate, the sip is full and enveloping, with a natural warmth balanced by freshness and well-integrated tannins, leading to a persistent finish. Its substantial structure makes it ideal for pairing with hare stew, red meats, game and mature cheeses.
Where it comes from
This blend originates in Bolgheri, in the territory of Castagneto Carducci, from a small vineyard managed according to a strict organic approach. The rows are situated one hundred and fifty metres above sea level, with a north and north-west exposure. Here, the Mediterranean climate meets a distinctive sandy-clay soil, rich in stones and pebbles. This geological composition encourages a very gradual ripening of the grapes, a fundamental element in defining the structure and aromatic concentration of the fruit, ensuring balance and remarkable persistence on the palate.
How it is produced
The grapes are harvested, destemmed and crushed. Alcoholic fermentation occurs spontaneously thanks to the action of indigenous yeasts in unlined concrete vats, with carefully timed maceration to extract a balanced tannic structure. Once malolactic fermentation is complete, the wine matures for about eighteen months in lightly toasted oak barrels, developing an elegant complexity. After careful filtration, the wine is aged for at least a year in the cellar before reaching its full structural expressiveness.
History and Curiosities
Born in 2012 from the acquisition of a small, outstanding vineyard by Fabio Motta, this Bolgheri Rosso Superiore perfectly expresses a unique terroir. Situated at 150 metres above sea level, the clay-rich, stony soil encourages a gradual ripening of the grapes. Fermented with indigenous yeasts according to a strict organic and sustainable philosophy, the wine exudes an authentic Mediterranean charm, characterised by perfect balance. The exceptional quality of the 2022 vintage is crowned by an excellent score of 94/100 from James Suckling.
Awards
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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.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 2009
- Oenologist: Attilio Pagli
- Bottles produced: 40.000
- Hectares: 7
The vines stretch over about 4 hectares of land with excellent soil. Shortly after beginning I purchased another two-hectare vineyard that produces top-quality white grapes, (mostly Vermentino) in the "Le Fornacelle" area. Read more
| Name | Fabio Motta Bolgheri Rosso Superiore Le Gonnare 2022 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red green still |
| Denomination | Bolgheri DOC |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 70% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Fabio Motta |
| Story | History and Curiosities Born in 2012 from the acquisition of a small, outstanding vineyard by Fabio Motta, this Bolgheri Rosso Superiore perfectly expresses a unique terroir. Situated at 150 metres above sea level, the clay-rich, stony soil encourages a gradual ripening of the grapes. Fermented with indigenous yeasts according to a strict organic and sustainable philosophy, the wine exudes an authentic Mediterranean charm, characterised by perfect balance. The exceptional quality of the 2022 vintage is crowned by an excellent score of 94/100 from James Suckling. |
| Origin | Bolgheri |
| Climate | Altitude 150 m a.s.l.; North-North West exposure |
| Soil composition | Sandy-clayey sedimentary |
| Cultivation system | Guyot |
| Harvest | In early September (Merlot), late September (Cabernet Sauvignon) |
| Production technique | Grapes harvested in small crates; destemmed and crushed; fermentation with natural yeasts in non-glazed cement tanks; maceration with controlled timing; natural malolactic fermentation; ageing for about 18 months in barriques (25% new, light toasting), then filtered and bottled; bottle ageing for at least 1 year. |
| Wine making | The grapes are harvested in small crates, fully destemmed and crushed; fermentation takes place with natural yeasts in unglazed concrete vats with particular attention paid to the maceration times. |
| Aging | After natural malolactic fermentation, it matures for about 18 months in barriques (25% new, lightly toasted), then it is filtered and bottled; it rests in the bottle for at least 1 year. |
| Year production | 40000 bottles |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |