A WINE REGION IN ITALY
Bolgheri
Bold, international style.
About Bolgheri
Bolgheri is a wine region in Italy, in the Tuscany area (classified DOC). It makes red wine. Our database holds 664 wines from here.
The grapes of Bolgheri
The main grapes are Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Sangiovese. The appellation table lists them as: Cabernet Sauvignon / Merlot / Sangiovese blends.
Style in the glass
Bold, international style. Bordeaux-grape dominant in Bolgheri. It is a warm, dry place to grow grapes.
Climate and soil
Mediterranean. Coastal, well-drained gravel soils (Bolgheri). Maritime influence.
The rules
- Blending: No legal blend requirement (IGT).
- Ageing: No DOCG minimums.
What to eat with Bolgheri
Dry-aged steak, lamb, hard aged cheeses.
More wine regions in Italy
Barolo, Barbaresco, Brunello di Montalcino, Tuscany, Chianti Classico, Langhe and Barbera d'Alba.
Good to know
Super Tuscan = marketing term for wines outside DOC/DOCG rules. Carmignano DOCG had Cabernet centuries before 'Super Tuscans' — Carmignano is NOT a Super Tuscan.
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