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Winery | Antinori |
|---|---|
Grapes | Merlot |
Region | Bolgheri |
Wine style | Italian Bolgheri |
Alcohol content | 14% |
Allergens | Contains sulfites |
Wine description | Marchesi Antinori’s passion for viticulture is expressed through perseverance: their continuous pursuit for quality improvement, even in the smallest details. Research and development is an ongoing process both in the vineyards and in the cellars: selecting new clones of local and international varieties: experimenting with new techniques in the vineyards and vineyard altitudes, new approaches to fermentation and temperature control, experimenting with both traditional and innovative winemaking philosophies, using new types of oak for barrels, barrel size and age, and varying length of aging in the bottle before commercial release. |
Bolgheri is a wine producing region in Tuscany that produces “Super Tuscan” wines that are known for blending international varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Syrah with the local grape Sangiovese.
Super Tuscans overall, including Bolgheri, are concentrated wines with ripe berry flavours, firm tannins and lasting finishes. Plum, cassis, licorice and pepper are also ...
