- 16 points -
February 2024 (Vintage 2021)Heady, buttery nose. Just a little hollow in the middle but very flattering if you weren’t concentrating that much. Fast fade
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BELL'AJA BOLGHERI
Bolgheri Superiore
2021
Country
Italy
Regulated designation
Denominazione di origine controllata (DOC)
Region
Tuscany
Appellation
Bolgheri
Varietal(s)
Merlot
Alcohol percentage
14.5%
Colour
Red
Sugar
Dry
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About this winery
Bell'aja Bolgheri is a distinguished winery nestled within San Felice’s renowned Bolgheri estate, spanning six hectares of prime Tuscan land. Bolgheri itself is celebrated for its iconic Cypress avenue, famously depicted in Giosuè Carducci's poetry. Bell'aja's vineyards benefit from the region's unique microclimate, shaped by the proximity of the sea and the hills, resulting in wines with a distinctive character. Among its offerings are the highly esteemed Bolgheri and Bolgheri Superiore...
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Production notes
After fermentation and maceration for 25 days, it is aged for 18 months in French oak barrels
Tasting notes
Deep ruby red color.The nose reveals hints of ripe red fruits with spicy notes of licorice and cocoa. On the palate is full, ample, with smooth and silky tannins
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