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Bolgheri Rosso DOC 2021 from Tenuta Le Colonne, organic, a blend of Merlot, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc, sold in a 3 L large format. No distinction or guide is mentioned for this wine.
Appellation Bolgheri DOC and named production zone, blend of 50% Merlot, 30% Petit Verdot, 20% Cabernet Franc consistent with the zone; profile of red fruits, spices, balsamic notes.
No award or guide mentioned, producer not renowned in the texts: simple absence of information, rating maintained in the neutral range.
3 L large format at €89.50, i.e. €22.38 per 75 cl, crossed-out price of €103.22: converted to the standard format, the price remains consistent for a Bolgheri Rosso DOC.
Specific pairings (red meats, game, aged cheeses), aromatic profile described and serving temperature indicated between 16 and 18 °C.
Tenuta Le Colonne estate named and located in Bolgheri, fermentation in steel, maceration on skins, 12 to 18 months of aging and organic farming mentioned.
Independent rating, calculated from the property's public information and traveler reviews. Commissions received on bookings are not included in the rating.
Comment on noteThe wine
Imagine yourself in the heart of Tuscany, where the sea breeze meets the land. This Bolgheri Rosso 2021 from Tenuta Le Colonne is a bit of that magic in a bottle, a wine that whispers to you the story of a respected terroir and a passion for the living.
Let me take you to Bolgheri, an appellation that, in just a few decades, has risen among the most prestigious in Italy. Tenuta Le Colonne cultivates its vines there with a resolutely organic philosophy, a choice which, I find, is deeply felt in the purity of this wine. It is an approach I particularly appreciate, as it demonstrates a commitment to the land and to the intrinsic quality of the fruit. This 2021 vintage is the result of a blend designed to best express this unique terroir: 50% Merlot, 30% Petit Verdot and 20% Cabernet Franc.
As soon as you pour it, its color invites you on a journey: a deep, intense red that evokes Tuscan sunsets. On the nose, you will discover a rich and complex bouquet. I first perceive notes of ripe red fruits, such as black cherry and raspberry, which then blend with spicier touches. There is also that balsamic elegance that gives real depth. On the palate, this Bolgheri Rosso reveals itself as robust, yet with remarkable finesse. The tannins are present, but already well integrated, offering a velvety texture. The wine is full, with a beautiful aromatic persistence that prolongs the pleasure. It is the result of fermentation in steel tanks and careful maceration on the skins, followed by 12 to 18 months of aging, allowing all these aromas to harmonize.
This Bolgheri Rosso is a wine I can perfectly picture on a generous table. It will be a choice ally for grilled red meats, a good slow-cooked game dish, or even aged cheeses. Its structure and aromatic richness will enhance these dishes, creating a memorable food-and-wine pairing.
I recommend it for those moments when you feel like sharing a wine that has a soul, a story to tell. It is a bottle that invites conviviality, the discovery of the authentic flavors of Tuscany, all while respecting nature. Let yourself be tempted by this elegant, organic expression of Bolgheri, you won't regret it.
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