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Bolgheri Superiore DOC wine — Dievole winery — Dionysus
RedBolgheriDOC

Bolgheri Superiore DOC

by Dievole · Tuscany, Italy

AppellationBolgheriDOC
TypeRed
GrapesCabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc
LineTenuta Le Colonne
Alcohol13.5%
SweetnessDry
ColourRed
Colour depthDeep
BodyFull-bodied
Serve at16–18 °C
Keeps for15 years
Bottled in0.75 l
DievoleTuscany, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The grapes are organically grown in Bolgheri on the Tuscan coast, at 150 metres above sea level. The vineyard has sandy, stone-strewn soils and lies close to a pine forest; the estate’s soils are also characterized as volcanic. Coastal breezes cool the grapes and help prevent overripening.

Grapes

Cabernet Sauvignon is the dominant variety in the blend.

Vinification

Each variety is harvested when it reaches optimal ripeness. Spontaneous fermentation with native yeasts takes place in truncated-cone concrete vats at a controlled temperature of around 28 °C for approximately 13 days.

Ageing

The wine matures for 24 months in large oak barrels, followed by three months in bottle.

Tasting profile

Expressive earthy and herbal notes.