Villa Donoratico Bolgheri D.O.C Rosso 2017 is a wine of rich and silky taste made with Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc grapes coming from the best sites of the vineyards, which are located 30-80m above sea level. The grapes were carefully handpicked and vinified separately; the fermentation and maceration took place over approximately 25 to 30 days in steel tanks with a temperature of 28/30° C. After the malolactic fermentation, 80% of the wine is aged in 500-liter French and Austrian oak tonneaux, while the remaining 20% is aged in 225-liter French oak barriques. Finally, the wine is refined in the bottle. Composition 50% Cabernet Sauvignon 30% Merlot 15% Cabernet Franc 5% Petit Verdot
Tasting notes
Deep, intense, rich ruby red with purple hues.
The nose reveals fruity aromas of cherries, plums and dark berries. Accompanied by spicy notes of black pepper, nutmeg, tobacco and juniper, complete the profundity of the rich bouquet.
Intense and creamy flavours emerge on the palate, fresh plum followed by mineral undertones and distinctive tannins accompanied by liquorice and wild berries. Villa Donoratico Bolgheri D.O.C Rosso 2017 is a wine of enormous versatility; it goes well with roasts, red meat, game, and medium-mature cheeses.
This wine has a balanced, smooth and round finish. Hints of mint are rounded off by a touch of chocolate and tobacco. As a result, the final tannins are supple and counterbalance the acid structure of the alcohol.
