Bolgheri Superiore 2021

The Bolgheri Superiore produced by the Tenuta Guado al Tasso is the representation of one of the most historic estates of the Antinori family, inherited from Piero Antinori's mother in the 1930s, whose Gherardesca roots date back to 1200 years ago. The new flowering has brought life to this area on the Maremma coast and laid the foundations for the viticulture that has led the Bolgheri region to be considered one of the most wine-growing areas in the world. prestigious wines in the Italian and world panorama. In the Bolgheri amphitheater, the estate boasts a vineyard area of about 320 hectares that enjoys a perfect climate thanks to its proximity to the sea, whose breezes clear the sky allowing perfect insolation to the plants and controlling the summer heat.

The Bolgheri Superiore is governed by the DOC of the same name, and is the expression of the estate and of the Antinori family whose coat of arms appears on the capsule of all the bottles. The vineyards that give the best grapes for the production of this wine enjoy almost perfect climatic conditions. perfect thanks to the proximity to the sea which makes the winters less cold and with better sunshine and the summers less arid. This red is composed of a blend of red grapes led by percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon with the addition of Merlot, Cabernet Franc and a small amount of Petit Verdot grown in the alluvial clay-sandy soil typical of the Bolgheri terroir on which the estate stands. Upon arrival at the winery after the harvest, the grapes, divided by harvest plot, are carefully selected and destemmed. Before pressing, the grapes are checked again to ensure that only those with perfect ripeness are brought to fermentation. Winemaking is a very delicate art, as each individual variety is treated separately to enhance its unique characteristics. Primary fermentation and maceration take place in stainless steel tanks for 15-20 days, while malolactic fermentation takes place in barriques by the end of the harvest year. After a period of rest and stabilization, each parcel is observed and the best are selected and blended. Before bottling, the wine ages for a further period in new French oak barriques.