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Borgeri Bolgheri Rosso DOC - Giorgio Meletti Cavallari 2024
Giorgio Meletti CavallariCabernet Sauvignon 40%, Merlot 40%, Syrah 20% Bolgheri Rosso DOC 75 cl 2024
CHF 19.46−17%(CHF 25.95/ℓ)
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Technical information
- Producer
- Giorgio Meletti Cavallari
- Name
- Bolgheri Rosso DOC
- Variety
- Cabernet Sauvignon 40%, Merlot 40%, Syrah 20%
- Vintage
- 2024
- Gradation
- 13.5%
- Format
- 75 cl
- Aromatic profile
- Red fruits, spices, balsamic notes
- Vinification method
- Steel fermentation, skin maceration
- Aging
- 12-18 months
- Type of cask
- Oak barrels
- Color
- Ruby red
- Serving temperature
- 16-18°C
- Recommended consumption
- Within 5-7 years
- Pairing
- Red meats, game, aged cheeses
- Region
- Tuscany
- Country
- Italy
- Production area
- Bolgheri, Tuscany
- Type
- Red
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The Borgeri Bolgheri Rosso DOC - Giorgio Meletti Cavallari represents an exquisite exemplification of the winemaking art of Bolgheri, an internationally recognized wine region known for the production of superb red wines. This wine stands out for its unique composition, beautifully intricate with a blend of key varietals such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Sangiovese, which confer a distinctive and well-balanced personality.
The color of Borgeri Bolgheri Rosso is deep, an intense ruby red that promises the rich taste experience this wine has to offer. On the nose, sophisticated notes of ripe red fruits, light spices, and a touch of vanilla and wood emerge, due to aging in oak barrels that beautifully harmonizes the various aromatic elements.
On the palate, the Borgeri Bolgheri Rosso DOC by Giorgio Meletti Cavallari displays a round structure with soft, well-integrated tannins. The taste is complex with a splendid alchemy of flavors that reflects the olfactory sensations: notes of cherry, raspberry, a hint of black pepper, and chocolate, enriched by a long persistence that leaves a pleasantly enduring aftertaste.
Ideal to pair with red meat dishes such as grilled fillets and lamb, this wine also pairs surprisingly well with aged cheeses. Its versatility makes it suitable for special occasions or as a gift for a wine enthusiast.
Sipping a glass of Borgeri Bolgheri Rosso DOC means enjoying a wine experience that encapsulates the beauty and terroir of Bolgheri, bringing a piece of Tuscan elegance to your glass.
The color of Borgeri Bolgheri Rosso is deep, an intense ruby red that promises the rich taste experience this wine has to offer. On the nose, sophisticated notes of ripe red fruits, light spices, and a touch of vanilla and wood emerge, due to aging in oak barrels that beautifully harmonizes the various aromatic elements.
On the palate, the Borgeri Bolgheri Rosso DOC by Giorgio Meletti Cavallari displays a round structure with soft, well-integrated tannins. The taste is complex with a splendid alchemy of flavors that reflects the olfactory sensations: notes of cherry, raspberry, a hint of black pepper, and chocolate, enriched by a long persistence that leaves a pleasantly enduring aftertaste.
Ideal to pair with red meat dishes such as grilled fillets and lamb, this wine also pairs surprisingly well with aged cheeses. Its versatility makes it suitable for special occasions or as a gift for a wine enthusiast.
Sipping a glass of Borgeri Bolgheri Rosso DOC means enjoying a wine experience that encapsulates the beauty and terroir of Bolgheri, bringing a piece of Tuscan elegance to your glass.
The winery
Giorgio Meletti Cavallari
ToscanaItaliaSince 2002
Winery based in Bolgheri (Castagneto Carducci, Tuscany) that produces wines under the Bolgheri DOC appellation, with red and white labels.
- Grape varieties
- Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Syrah, Vermentino, Viognier
- Producer active in the Bolgheri DOC appellation, producing both red wines and white wines.
- The Piastraia vineyard is cited as a source of grapes for the cru 'Impronte'.
- Founded by Giorgio Meletti Cavallari, who developed his professional career within the local wine industry and is the son of producer Piermario Meletti Cavallari.
- The wines' technical sheets indicate the use of temperature-controlled fermentation and barrique aging for the more structured reds.
The story
Giorgio Meletti Cavallari grew up in the Bolgheri area at the family estate and, after studying oenology and gaining various professional experience, established his own estate in the early 2000s. The winery is presented as a project that combines winemaking with family hospitality. Over time vineyards have been planted in several parcels, including the well-known Piastraia vineyard.
Production philosophy
The estate prioritizes the expression of the Bolgheri terroir by using international grape varieties and local white varieties in targeted blends; the production practices listed on the technical sheets include controlled fermentations and aging in stainless steel and in barriques, depending on the wine.
Terroir and vineyards
Bolgheri, province of Livorno, Tyrrhenian coast of Tuscany; operational address indicated on Strada Provinciale Bolgherese.
