Tenuta Meraviglia, Bolgheri Rosso
Vintage: 2020
| Vintage | Product Code | Format | Closure | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | TM301B20 | 6 x 75 | Natural Cork | Available |
Producer
Tenuta Meraviglia comprises 30 hectares of vineyards at the southernmost end of the Bolgheri denomination. Planted primarily with Cabernet Franc, these organically cultivated vines are on an impressive plateau at 150 metres above sea level, surrounded by woodlands and boasting a splendid view of the Tyrrhenian Sea, the Tuscan Archipelago and Corsica. The soils here are of volcanic origin, containing an abundance of rhyolite, a rock used extensively in the past for buildings. Just below the plateau is a disused quarry, that once contained rhyolite, currently hidden by a dense forest. Plans are afoot to use it to house the new winery that Tenuta Meraviglia are planning to build.
The estate was purchased in 2016 by Alejandro Bulgheroni and is run by the same team that has made such a success of his Dievole estate in Chianti. Lorenzo Bernini oversees viticulture and winemaking, working alongside renowned winemaker and consultant Alberto Antonini.
The two wines we list are made solely from Cabernet Franc, which thrives at this estate. The Bolgheri Rosso is fermented in cement tanks, followed by a short period ageing in large French oak. It is beautifully expressive with strong varietal character and impressive purity. The ‘Maestro di Cava’ is made from a selection of the estate’s best Cabernet Franc. Released later, after a longer period of oak ageing, it has a lovely tobacco leaf character typical of the best wines made from this variety in Bolgheri. Both wines are clear signs that a new star is rising in this famed region.
Vineyards
The grapes for the Bolgheri Rosso come from 30 hectares cultivated organically. The vineyards are located at 150 metres above sea level with south-west exposure toward the coast and benefit from sea breezes. The soil is of volcanic origin, rich in minerals and stones. Bolgheri Rosso is made from a selection of vines aged between 5 and 20 years , trained with the Guyot system.
Vintage
The winter of 2020 was mild with moderate rainfall followed by a cool spring with good and adequate rain showers until June. Summer was characterised by hot and windy days, alternating with cool nights, which helped with fruit ripening. There were few instances of rain in July and August, followed by extreme rain in September, which reduced water stress. A careful soil and canopy management ensured there were no issues with rot and the grapes harvested were of excellent quality.
Vinification
Fermentation occurred naturally in truncated tapered unrefined concrete vats with natural yeasts at a controlled temperature between 26-28°C. After about two weeks of fermentation, the wine was racked into large, untoasted French oak barrels, where it remained for 12 months prior to bottling. It was then kept in the bottle for three months before release.
Tasting Notes & Technical Details
Ruby red in colour, this wine displays expressive aromas of red fruits followed by deep mineral notes. On the palate it is fresh, pleasantly savoury with concentrated ripe black fruit flavours and well-integrated tannins.
Alcohol (ABV)
14%
Acidity
5.7 g/l
Residual Sugar
2 g/l
pH
3.42
Other wines from this producer
Producer | Wine | Product Code | Features | Style | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tenuta Meraviglia | `Maestro di Cava` Bolgheri Superiore | TM302 | R | Factsheet |