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RedBolgheriDOC

Vignarè

by Tenuta Villa Cusona · Tuscany, Italy

AppellationBolgheriDOC
TypeRed
Grapes30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Cabernet Franc, 40% Merlot
VineyardVilla Le Pavoniere vineyards in Bolgheri
LineVilla Le Pavoniere
VintagesAwards are published for the 2008, 2009, 2011 and 2012 vintages.
Tenuta Villa CusonaTuscany, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

Vignarè is produced from grapes grown at Villa Le Pavoniere in Bolgheri.

Grapes

30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Cabernet Franc and 40% Merlot.

Vinification

The wine is vinified in small French-oak barrels.

Ageing

Vinification and maturation occupy 18 months in small French-oak barrels, followed by more than two years of bottle ageing.

Tasting profile

Deep ruby red. The bouquet opens with blackberry and blackcurrant, complemented by spice and leather nuances. The palate is powerful, with mature, silky tannins leading into an elegant finish.