Tenuta Meraviglia, `Maestro di Cava` Bolgheri Superiore
Vintage: 2018
| Vintage | Product Code | Format | Closure | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | TM302B18 | 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
Maestro di Cava is made from a selection of the very best Cabernet Franc sourced from 30 hectares cultivated organically. The vineyards are located at 150 metres above sea level with south-west exposure. The soil is of volcanic origin, rich in minerals and stones. The vines are 20 years old on average and trained in the Guyot system.
Vintage
2018 was a challenging vintage which required careful management both in the vineyards and in the winery. The vintage was characterised by rainy and humid conditions that started at the beginning of June and lasted throughout the summer. From the second half of September, good weather led to a successful harvest, and resulting in wines of great elegance and finesse.
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 24 months prior to bottling. It was then kept in bottle for three months before release.
Tasting Notes & Technical Details
Deep ruby red in colour, this wine displays expressive aromas of red fruits with hints of tobacco and leather. On the palate it is full-bodied and juicy, with concentrated ripe black fruit flavours and fine tannins that carry onto a velvety and surprisingly savoury finish.
Alcohol (ABV)
13.5%
Acidity
5.5 g/l
Residual Sugar
2 g/l
pH
3.43
Other wines from this producer
Producer | Wine | Product Code | Features | Style | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tenuta Meraviglia | Bolgheri Rosso | TM301 | R | Factsheet |