Tenute Folonari
Bolgheri Rosso Campo al Mare 2024
| Denomination | DOC Bolgheri Rosso |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 60% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petit Verdot |
| Aging | Aged for about 12 months in 500 L French oak tonneaux and at least 3 months in bottle |
Description
What kind of wine it is
Campo al Mare Bolgheri Rosso is a Tuscan wine by Folonari, created from a skilful blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. This expression of the region stands out for its full-bodied and structured character, offering a fresh drinkability even in its youth, while maintaining an excellent aptitude for ageing. The aromatic profile opens with intense notes and a vibrant balsamic streak, followed by hints of blackcurrant and blackberry. On the palate, it is enveloping, supported by soft tannins and a concentration that leads to a long and elegant finish.
Where it comes from
This blend originates from the vineyards of Bolgheri Rosso, an area of Tuscany where the coastal Mediterranean climate plays a decisive role. The influence of the sea encourages optimal ripening, ensuring a balance between freshness and intensity. The vine roots delve into soils rich in clay and sand, a geological matrix that gives the wine a deep dark hue and imparts a subtle mineral trace on the palate. The meticulous management of the rows allows the terroir to fully express its vocation, resulting in concentrated and well-defined reds.
How it is produced
The processing of the grapes aims to outline a harmonious and precise profile. Fermentation in stainless steel is accompanied by a long maceration on the skins at a controlled temperature, essential for extracting colour and structural solidity. The wine then matures for about twelve months in French oak barrels, a targeted step that enriches the bouquet with notes of cedar and light spices without ever overpowering the fruit. The process concludes with a period of rest in the bottle, a necessary phase to integrate the various components and define a velvety and enveloping sip.
History and Curiosities
Born in the renowned Tuscan terroir of the Tenute Folonari, Campo al Mare Bolgheri Rosso DOC represents the excellence of a winemaking tradition that began in 2000. Since its first harvest in 2003, this celebrated and multi-award-winning Super Tuscan has captivated international palates, earning prestigious accolades from Wine Spectator. Expertly crafted by oenologist Raffaele Orlandini with the consultancy of Roberto Potentini, the 2024 vintage celebrates the success of a distinguished estate, combining artisanal mastery with remarkable ageing potential.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
14 -16 °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 | Folonari Bolgheri Rosso Campo al Mare 2024 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Bolgheri DOC |
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% 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 Born in the renowned Tuscan terroir of the Tenute Folonari, Campo al Mare Bolgheri Rosso DOC represents the excellence of a winemaking tradition that began in 2000. Since its first harvest in 2003, this celebrated and multi-award-winning Super Tuscan has captivated international palates, earning prestigious accolades from Wine Spectator. Expertly crafted by oenologist Raffaele Orlandini with the consultancy of Roberto Potentini, the 2024 vintage celebrates the success of a distinguished estate, combining artisanal mastery with remarkable ageing potential. |
| Origin | Greve in Chianti (FI) |
| Climate | Mediterranean coastal climate |
| Soil composition | Suoli ricchi di argilla e sabbia |
| Plants per hectare | 6,250 plants per hectare |
| Yield per hectare | 6,500 kg per hectare |
| Production technique | Vinification: maceration for approximately 20–30 days at 26–28 °C, fermentation in stainless steel tanks; ageing for about 12 months in 500 L French oak tonneaux and at least 3 months in bottle |
| Wine making | Maceration for about 20–30 days at 26–28 °C, fermentation in stainless steel tanks; ageing for about 12 months in 500 L French oak tonneaux and at least 3 months in bottle. |
| Aging | Aged for about 12 months in 500 L French oak tonneaux and at least 3 months in bottle |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |