Bolgheri

Bolgheri means revolution. It is in fact a Tuscan appellation that has in itself the vocation to internationality and which owes its prestige to the farsightedness of the Marquis Mario Incisa della Rocchetta, father of Sassicaia, whose ambition at the end of the sixties was to bring Bordeaux to Tuscany through the use of the international grape varieties Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot and Syrah, in addition to Sangiovese. A double soul, in one place that unites two great wine places worldwide. The territory of the appellation where the production of Bolgheri is allowed coincides with the borders of the Municipality of Castagneto Carducci in the province of Livorno. Bolgheri is a beautiful natural theater that extends from the Metalliferous Hills to the lower reaches of the Etruscan coast that send the sea winds to caress the grapes. There is no shortage of wooded areas and beaches, but most of the vineyards are located in flat areas. The characterizing element of the quality of Bolgheri wine is the sea, from which the Tuscan Archipelago and Corsica can be seen on the horizon. Choosing Bolgheri wines means retracing the history of Tuscany, imagining the banquets of the mysterious Etruscan people and breathing a story that is enriched every day through the prestigious production of one of the most loved wines in the world.

Which Bolgheri to buy?

On your trusted wine shop you can buy the best Bolgheri at affordable prices every day. To buy the best, enrich your trolley with Bolgheri from the Guado al Tasso estate if you are looking for tradition and absolute quality, or the evocative Merlot Bell'Aja di San Felice, and if you are a romantic who does not want to give up classicism, the noble Bolgheri Sassicaia is the right purchase. And again, Bolgheri Millepassi Donna Olimpia if you are looking for harmony and persistence, and the elegant freshness of Campo al Faro. Buying Bolgheri on Vino.com means choosing quality consciously. To yours!

Is Bolgheri also producing white wine?

If you are wondering if Bolgheri also produces white wine, the answer is yes. The Bolgheri appellation is famous above all for its red wines renowned all over the world, but in this part of the coast also the white Bolgheri enjoys prestige. Suffice it to say that the first production disciplinary of Bolgheri dating back to 1983 contemplated only the white and rosé types. For the white Bolgheri the protagonist grape is Vermentino, vinified for most of the cases in purity, but sometimes also blended with other grapes: Sauvignon Blanc and Viognier. The vinification of white Bolgheri does not require ageing in wood because it is the freshness that is aimed at. However, there is no lack of examples of white Bolgheri with greater structure and it is assumed that in the future it will be precisely this type that will enjoy success in the Bolgheri area. But let's get to the advice on buying white Bolgheri: the inevitable Bolgheri DOC Vermentino Guado al Tasso Marchesi Antinori, the fresh and savory Bolgheri Bianco DOC Campo al Faro or the elegant Bolgheri Vermentino DOC Solosole Poggio al Tesoro and finally the soft persistence of Bolgheri Bianco. DOC 2018 Donna Olimpia. Whichever white Bolgheri you choose, you will take home a piece of Maremma. Cheers!

What are the grapes with which Bolgheri is produced?

Thanks to the foresight of the Marquis Mario Incisa della Rocchetta, the prestigious Bolgheri wine area was inspired by the great Bordeaux blends, whose grapes have adapted beautifully to this area of Tuscany. In fact, the similarity between the terroir of Castagneto Carducci and Graves, characterized by pebbles, has given its name to the prestigious Sassicaia. The disciplinary of the red Bolgheri DOC typology foresees the use of the mighty Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Sangiovese grape for a maximum of 50%, to maintain the autochthonous spirit. These grapes can be single-variety, or present in blends. The Bolgheri DOC must be refined for one year; the DOC Bolgheri Superiore at least two years, one of which in wood. Impossible not to mention the DOC Bolgheri Sassicaia: a blend in which at least 80% of Cabernet Sauvignon must be present and rests for at least 2 years, of which 18 months in barrique.

What is the best Bolgheri?

You can choose to buy Bolgheri, or the best of the Bolgheri. Taste, as we know, is something extremely personal and the individual palate should say which is the best Bolgheri. However, we cannot fail to mention the prestigious Sassicaia. The one that is considered by many to be the best of Bolgheri wines, not only imposed himself as the king of the territory, but was the first to impose the idea of the wine-icon in Italy, revolutionizing the oenological panorama of our country. This prestige paved the way for other great Bolgheri cuts, considered among the best, such as Grattamacco, Masseto, Ornellaia. What therefore may appear as a slavish repetition of Bordeaux, is nothing more than a happy inspiration that has given life not only to the best wines of the area, but which has contributed to the prestige of the wine history of Italy.