Baia al Vento Bolgheri D.O.C. Superiore

The Wine

On the Bolgherese provincial road, in the heart of the best production of Bolgheri wines, the Folonari family cultivates about 7 hectares of Merlot destined for the production of Baia al Vento. A vineyard characterised by soils rich in minerals and iron that give structure, elegance and abundance of aroma. The Merlot grapes from Vallone dei Messi are very pleasant on the palate and characterised by a dense structure and the typical sensations of ripe red fruit that evolve and enrich through long refinement times.

Tasting: Clear and lively purple-red colour, intense aroma characterised by hints of ripe cherry, currant, blackberry, chocolate and balsamic notes of tobacco. Dry, full-bodied and persistent on the palate with sweet and silky tannins. A complex and majestic wine.

First vintage: 2007
Shelf life: up 30 years

The Field

Production Area: Vallone dei Messi, from Campo al Mare Estate
Soil composition: sandy-clay soil
Breeding system: low spurred cordon

The Grapes

Grape Varieties: Merlot
Planting Pattern: 6,200 plants per hectare

In the winery

Vinification: fermentation in stainless steel and maceration for approximately 4 weeks
Aging: 24 months in barrique, before the refinement in the bottle
Alcohol content: 14.5%

Awards

James Suckling --- 94
Falstaff --- 93
Doctor Wine --- 94

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The Wine

The Field

The Grapes

In the winery

Awards

La Tenuta Campo al Mare