Podere Conca
Bolgheri Agapanto 2021
| Denomination | DOC Bolgheri Rosso |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Ciliegiolo |
| Aging | Aged in second and third use barriques and tonneaux for 12 months. |
- Name and vintage: Bolgheri DOC Rosso 2021 Podere Conca, 750 ml bottle
- Grape blend: Blend of Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Ciliegiolo in Tuscan style
- Vinification: Hand-harvested grapes, fermentation in cement vats for about 20 days
- Profile and pairings: Notes of red fruits, dry and full-bodied taste; ideal with cured meats, cheeses and meats
- Awards and alcohol content: 91 points James Suckling, 90 points Decanter; alcohol 14.5% vol
Description
What kind of wine it is
Agapanto by Podere Conca is a still red wine created from a careful blend of Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Ciliegiolo. It presents an intense and lively colour, introducing an aromatic profile dominated by rich red fruit aromas. On the palate, it reveals a youthful and vibrant character, offering a full-bodied, fresh and exuberant sip. Its natural softness culminates in a harmonious and persistent finish. Thanks to its versatility, this wine pairs perfectly with platters of cured meats and cheeses, and also complements dishes based on red meats, pork and game with precision.
Where it comes from
This red wine originates from the prestigious Bolgheri area, in the heart of Tuscany. It is produced by Podere Conca, an agricultural estate centred around a nineteenth-century farmhouse surrounded by olive trees, reflecting the identity of the local landscape. The wine's name is inspired by the Agapanthus, a flower of African origin, and by the Greek words denoting selfless love. The vocation of the territory allows for optimal cultivation of the vineyards, resulting in a wine that clearly expresses the elegance of the Tuscan terroir, capturing in the glass the essence of its environment of origin.
How it is produced
The cellar process begins with a careful manual harvest of the grape bunches, which are immediately destemmed and crushed. Fermentation takes place in cement tanks for about twenty days, a stage that encourages a clear aromatic extraction and preserves the varietal characteristics. Maturation continues for twelve months with targeted ageing in second and third passage barrels. This measured time in wood gives the wine remarkable gustatory continuity, enriching its structure without masking the original fruit and maintaining a pleasant freshness.
History and Curiosities
The Agapanto Bolgheri Rosso takes its name from the flower on the label, a symbol of selfless love. Produced at Podere Conca, in a nineteenth-century farmhouse among organic olive trees, the wine is overseen by oenologist Linda Franceschi. Thanks to the introduction of Cabernet Franc in 2015, the 2021 vintage boasts 91 points from James Suckling, 90 from Decanter, and accolades from FIS, AIS, and WINE HUNTER ROSSO.
Awards
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2021
4Italian Sommelier Foundation (FIS) guide This has been one of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy for over 10 years.
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2021
90/100
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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2021
91/100
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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2021
3One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
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2021
4Italian Sommelier Association (AIS) guide
Tasting notes
Perlage
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 2015
- Oenologist: Linda Franceschi
- Bottles produced: 30.000
- Hectares: 5
The Podere, at 196 of the Strada Provinciale Bolgherese, a few kilometers from the famous Viale dei Cipressi and Castagneto Carducci in the province of Livorno, Tuscany, has been the vacation home of the family of Silvia Cirri, the majority shareholder and CEO of the company, since the 1980s. It is located in the center of a 3.8-hectare basin with 800 olive trees, some of which are centuries-old, of the typically Tuscan varieties Leccino, Frantoio and Moraiolo, among whose rows in 2015 0.2 hectares of Cabernet Franc were planted.
The production of the oil, started by Silvia's mother, has been conducted since the very beginning using organic farming and the Extra Virgin Olive Oil Organic IGP Toscano now also boasts the new territorial denomination Bolgheri. Read more
| Name | Podere Conca Bolgheri Agapanto 2021 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Bolgheri DOC |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Ciliegiolo |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Podere Conca |
| Story | History and Curiosities The Agapanto Bolgheri Rosso takes its name from the flower on the label, a symbol of selfless love. Produced at Podere Conca, in a nineteenth-century farmhouse among organic olive trees, the wine is overseen by oenologist Linda Franceschi. Thanks to the introduction of Cabernet Franc in 2015, the 2021 vintage boasts 91 points from James Suckling, 90 from Decanter, and accolades from FIS, AIS, and WINE HUNTER ROSSO. |
| Origin | Bolgheri, Tuscany, Italy |
| Fermentation | 20 days |
| Production technique | Manual grape harvesting; destemming and crushing; fermentation in concrete tanks for 20 days; ageing in second and third passage barriques and tonneaux for 12 months |
| Wine making | The grapes are hand-picked, destemmed, crushed and fermented in concrete tanks for 20 days; aged in second and third use barriques and tonneaux for 12 months. |
| Aging | Aged in second and third use barriques and tonneaux for 12 months. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |