Antinori – Cont’Ugo Bolgheri Superiore 2020 100% Merlot

53,50 €

Wine score:

93 points by James Suckling

92 points by Wine Spectator

The grapes are selected from the estate’s 40 hectares, hand-picked and then fermented in tempered steel tanks for around 25 days. Controlled fermentation temperatures vary according to the grape, to preserve aromas and freshness, but also extract interesting structure. The wine then undergoes malolactic fermentation in various small oak barrels (30% new) for a total of eight months in French oak. The best batches are then blended, before maturing for a further four months, then ten months in bottle before reaching the market.

Description

Cont’Ugo grapes are selected from the estate’s 40 hectares, hand-picked and then fermented in steel-tempered tanks for around 25 days. Controlled fermentation temperatures vary according to the grape, to preserve aromas and freshness, but also extract interesting structure. The wine then undergoes malolactic fermentation in various small oak barrels (30% new) for a total of eight months in French oak. The best batches are then blended, before maturing for a further four months, then ten months in bottle before reaching the trade.

Additional information

Type	Rouge
Appellation	Bolgheri
Bouche	Au palais il est rond et ample, de grande profondeur avec une finale très longue sur le fruité.
Couleur	Rouge
Garde	A boire ou à garder
Nez	Arômes de prune, cerise et framboise, en plus d’autres baies et épices.
Oeil	Rouge rubis vif.
Ouvrir	1/2H avant de servir
Pays	Italie
Servir	Servir entre 16°C et 18°C
Selection	selection, Yves Catulle
Maison	Antinori
Récompense	James Suckling, Wine Spectator
Spécificité	Ventes Privées
Format	Bouteille 75cl
Millésime	2019