Viticcio – Bolgheri DOC
Italy
Tuscany
Wine
Red
The Facts
Origins Italy > Tuscany > Maremma Toscana
Appellation Bolgheri
Cepage 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc
Winemaking Maceration for 15 days; fermentation in stainless steel tanks at 28- 30°C
Aging 12 months in barriques, 6 in stainless steel
Alcohol Content 13.5 %
Production 3750 Cases
Serendipity Markets California, National, Texas
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The Character
Tasting Notes Concentrated ruby red in color. Its intense aromas recall coffee, cacao, and sour cherry, with a rich background of wet earth. In the mouth, it is powerful and savory, with decisive tannins that blend into a fresh finish of ripe fruit. Will age in the bottle for 8 years or more.
Overall Rich & Smooth
Mouthfeel Savory with Decisive Tannins
Aromas Cacao, Coffee, Sour Cherry on the mouth, Wet Earth on the palate
Selling Point Super Tuscan Tradition at an Approachable Price Point
Pairings Slow Cooked Chicken Thigh, Short Rib Penne, Roasted Duck
Awards 94 James Suckling (2015)
Sustainability Certified Organic , Biodynamic In Practice
The Story
As depicted by the label, this wine blends the aristocracy of Bolgheri with the whimsy & colloquialism of a passionate family that just loves making wine. This is a study in richness and concentration. 2021 Organic Harvest Update Across Italy - Read More Every Case Counts: Ukrainian Relief Aid Campaign - Read More
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Brand Story
Viticcio has been making wines since 1964, among the rolling hills of Greve in Chianti, in the very heart of Chianti Classico. The winery has grown to encompass 120 hectares of estate-owned land among the hills of Chianti Classico and Maremma.
Brand Story
Viticcio has been making wines since 1964, among the rolling hills of Greve in Chianti, in the very heart of Chianti Classico. The winery has grown to encompass 120 hectares of estate-owned land among the hills of Chianti Classico and Maremma.
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