From San Felice's Bolgheri estate, just a couple of kilometres from the Tuscan coast, this is a characterful and well-structured Merlot / Cabernet Sauvignon blend typical of this relatively new DOC.
Production
The Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot vines are cultivated in sandy-silt soils typical of the Bolgheri region. The grapes are carefully selected and undergo 18 days fermentation and maceration in stainless steel followed by 12 months maturation in French oak, and a further 3 months in bottle.
San Fiorenzo Bolgheri 2022 (6 bottles case)
Vivino ratings
Tasting notes
Aromas of ripe black fruits and plum compote with vanilla and cedarwood notes. The palate is rich and structured with layers of bramble and black cherry fruit balanced by savoury, spice and tobacco characters, firm tannins and a twist of sour cherry acidity on the finish.
Food match
Drink with ravioli and meat ragu, braised duck breast or grilled lamb chops.
Info
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ABV
14.5%
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CASE/BOTTLE SIZE
6 x 75cl
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REGION/COUNTRY
TOSCANA, ITALY
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GRAPE
MERLOT 60%, CABERNET SAUVIGNON 40%
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CLOSURE
CORK
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APPELLATION
DOC BOLGHERI
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ALLERGEN INFO
CONTAINS SULPHITES AND NO OTHER ALLERGENS
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Meet the producer
This is a new 6 hectare estate, owned by San Felice, and situated near Le Sondraie - just a couple of kilometres from the coast and due west of Siena. International varieties dominate the region and San Fiorenzo is no exception, with 4 hectares of Merlot and 2ha of Cabernet Sauvignon. Vines are just several years old, and planted in the sand-silt soils typical of the region.
The Bolgheri DOC (established in 1994) runs parallel to the Tuscan coast, bordering on the Ligurian Sea. The proximity to the coast brings much light into the vineyards - and the moderate temperatures, with cool winds from the sea, ensure a slow and regular ripening period for the grapes - maintanining fresh acidity and aromas.
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