Podere Sette
Bolgheri Superiore Superbo 2022
| Denomination | DOC Bolgheri Rosso Superiore |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 85% Cabernet Franc, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Aging | Once fermentation is complete, the wines undergo malolactic fermentation in new and second-use barriques for around 18 months; after blending the different lots, the wine is bottled. |
Description
What kind of wine it is
Podere Sette Bolgheri Superiore Superbo is a Tuscan red wine of great character, the result of a refined blend of Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. It presents an intense ruby colour to the eye, a prelude to a lively bouquet of forest fruits and myrtle, enhanced by notes of Mediterranean scrub and subtle toasted hints. On the palate, it expresses vibrant freshness and a solid tannic structure, with a remarkably persistent finish. It is perfect when served between 16 and 18°C, after an hour of decanting, paired with meat dishes, game and mature cheeses.
Where it comes from
This wine originates from the renowned Bolgheri area, following the principles of organic and ethical viticulture promoted by Podere Sette. The vineyards, oriented from east to west, take root in medium-textured clay soils rich in stones. This privileged microclimate, combined with low yields, allows for the harvest of grapes with extraordinary aromatic concentration. The winery focuses on a fresh and elegant style, aiming to enhance the Bolgheri terroir and the integrity of the grape varieties cultivated in this exceptional area.
How it is produced
The grape harvest is carried out in several stages to ensure the optimal ripeness of each individual plot. The process continues with meticulous batch vinification, involving pump-overs and punch-downs designed to extract the best polyphenolic components. After malolactic fermentation, the wine matures in new and second-use barrels for about eighteen months. The final blend, the result of careful tastings, gives rise to a red wine that completes its ageing in wood, acquiring an extraordinary capacity for evolution over time.
History and Curiosities
Born from the sustainable philosophy of Podere Sette, Il Superbo 2022 is a prestigious Bolgheri Rosso Superiore DOC that enhances the harmony between Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. Careful vinification by batches and 18 months of ageing in barriques enrich this wine with a fragrant bouquet of wild berries, myrtle and toasted notes. Signed by oenologist Emiliano Falsini, this excellence skilfully combines tradition and innovation, offering the palate a solid tannic structure and a persistent freshness, qualities rewarded with 92 points by James Suckling.
Awards
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2022
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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2022
92/100
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: 2016
- Oenologist: Emiliano Falsini
- Bottles produced: 100.000
- Hectares: 12
Since the beginning Podere Sette shaped its company philosophy to a sustainable ethically running, turning all production in an organic one. The idea is using both innovative and traditional methods in order to offer an alternative Bolgheri way featuring a surprising freshness but without renouncing the classic style of Bolgheri! Read more
| Name | Podere Sette Bolgheri Superiore Superbo 2022 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Bolgheri DOC |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 85% Cabernet Franc, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Podere Sette |
| Story | History and Curiosities Born from the sustainable philosophy of Podere Sette, Il Superbo 2022 is a prestigious Bolgheri Rosso Superiore DOC that enhances the harmony between Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. Careful vinification by batches and 18 months of ageing in barriques enrich this wine with a fragrant bouquet of wild berries, myrtle and toasted notes. Signed by oenologist Emiliano Falsini, this excellence skilfully combines tradition and innovation, offering the palate a solid tannic structure and a persistent freshness, qualities rewarded with 92 points by James Suckling. |
| Origin | Ferruggini, Bolgherese |
| Soil composition | Medium-textured, clayey soils, rich in skeleton |
| Cultivation system | Guyot |
| Plants per hectare | 5600 |
| Yield per hectare | 7500 kg |
| Production technique | Vinification by batches with pumping over and punching down; malolactic fermentation and ageing in barriques (new and second use) for about 18 months |
| Wine making | The grapes are harvested in stages according to the ripeness of each individual vineyard plot. Upon arrival at the winery, the grapes are carefully vinified separately for each different batch of origin; this is followed by pumping over and punching down to ensure the perfect extraction of polyphenolic components. |
| Aging | Once fermentation is complete, the wines undergo malolactic fermentation in new and second-use barriques for around 18 months; after blending the different lots, the wine is bottled. |
| Year production | 100000 bottles |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |