Bolgheri Superiore DOC TENUTA LE COLONNE
| Sommelier score | 93/100 | 2024 |
| Wine Spectator | 91/100 | 2018 |
| 4 Grappoli AIS |
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2020 |
| Winery | TENUTA LE COLONNE - DIEVOLE |
| Denomination | Bolgheri Superiore DOC |
| Vintage | 2017 |
| Grapes | 80% Cabernet Franc, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10%Petit Verdot |
| Alcohol content | 13,50% |
| Cl | 75cl |
| Sulfites | Contains sulphites |
| Code ICQRF | LI 3379 |
| Winery headquarter | Soc. Agr. Dievole - Vagliagli (SI) - Località Dievole, 6 |
| Bottle size | Standard bottle |
| Combination | Pasta with meat sauce, Tagliatelle with mushrooms, Sliced beef, Florentina Steak, Hard cheese, Cannelloni, Roast meat, Cold cuts and salami |
| Region | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Style | Full-bodied and intense |
| Wine list | Bolgheri |
The Master Wine of Cava Bolgheri Superiore DOC of the Tenuta Le Colonne, is a red wine of the Tuscan tradition that contains in itself all the characters of the territory. The vines used for its vinification are those of Cabernet Franc at 90%, and that of Cabernet Sauvignon for 10%, as required by the production disciplinary. This wine needs two years, one of which spent in oak barrels, to become that product of excellence that today represents, the result of countless studies to seek optimal refinement. The result pays for itself throughout the wait.
Characteristics of Bolgheri Superiore DOC wine
The aspect that is highlighted by the organoleptic examination is ruby red. The nose is clean and elegant, with notes of ripe black fruits, such as blackberry and cherry, and delicate notes of vanilla. The taste on the palate, envelops by the intensity and body, by the noble and mature tannins, by the long and persistent finish.
Suggested pairings tasting this excellent Tuscan red wine
It is a long-lived wine, which time ennobles and admirably accompanies stews, roasts, braised meats and game, blue and aged cheeses. It is also ideal with stuffed pasta, meat or cheese. The serving temperature is 18 ° C in a large glass that favors good oxygenation.
