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2011
Castello di Bolgheri wine is produced with the grapes of our best vineyards placed close to Bolgheri Village.
Vineyard facing the tirrenian sea that are now 20 years old
55%Cabernet Sauvignon
20%Merlot
18%Cabernet Franc
7%Petit Verdot
Iniziata con la raccolta del Merlot, nella seconda metà di settembre raccolto il Syrah e Cabernet Franc, a fine mese Cabernet Sauvignon e Petit Verdot. Uve provenienti dalle parcelle più ricche di scheletro ed argilla, che sono anche quelle più prossime al paese.
Very long maceration by the Cabernet Sauvignon, and high peak temperatures (30 degrees). Just after the fermentation we’ve put the wines in barrel, about 30% new oak (Rhone and Burgundy barrels)
Aging took place in barriques the first 12 months and 500 liters for the next 12 months.
Soil
Calcareous whit pH 8, mix of Clay-sand-limestone. Dark brown color
Production Area
Vineyard are placed on hill at 70m over the sea level. Oriented to the sea full sun from the morning to the evening
Density Plantation
6.500 plants/hectare
Yeld
6500 kg/hectare
The 2011 summer was very constant, dry climate and temperature raised till 33 degrees, condition that allowed a good ripeness process, high concentration in sugar, but as well tannins, acidity and color.
Gambero Rosso
2 bicchieri rossi
Wine Spectator
92 pts
Wine Advocate
91 pts
Falstaff
93 pts
I vini di Veronelli
93 pts
Decanter
96 pts
Wine Enthusiast
91 pts
James Suckling
92 pts
Le guide de l'Espresso
17 pts
