Caccia al Piano Ruit Hora Bolgheri Rosso

Key characteristics:

Caccia al Piano Ruit Hora Bolgheri Rosso is a historic and emblematic Bolgheri Rosso, representing the pinnacle of quality from Caccia al Piano’s vineyards since its inception. This wine is a superb example of a Bordeaux-style blend from Bolgheri, renowned for its elegance and profound ability to express the unique poetry of its territory. Its name, “Ruit Hora,” is inspired by a poem from Giosuè Carducci, underscoring its deep connection to the region of Castagneto. It offers immediate pleasure upon tasting while possessing significant potential for graceful aging.

Tasting Notes:

• Variety: 60% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Petit Verdot, 5% Syrah.
• Appearance: Intense ruby red colour.
• Aroma: Aromas of ripe red fruits, spices and balsamic notes, often revealing layers of fruit jam, blackberry, cherry, black pepper, vanilla, oriental spices, and hints of undergrowth.
• Taste: On the palate it is soft and elegant, with smooth tannins and a persistent finish. It is a wine with great personality, full, smooth, warm, and velvety, characterized by a well-defined tannic structure and a long, fruity conclusion.
• Region: Bolgheri, Tuscany, Italy. The Caccia al Piano estate is nestled in the enchanting Bolgheri winegrowing environment, where a harmonious blend of Mediterranean climate and limestone-clay soils creates an ideal terroir for producing world-class wines along the picturesque Via Bolgherese.
• Pairing: Excellent with elaborate first courses, red meats, mature cheeses, and truffle-based dishes. It also beautifully complements pasta with meat sauce, roasted or grilled meats, wild game, medium-aged to aged cheeses, and lamb chops.

Overall impression:

This harmonious, balanced, and elegant wine perfectly showcases the structure and complexity inherent to the Bolgheri amphitheater. It delivers an unforgettable sensory experience, epitomizing the excellence and sophistication for which the renowned Bolgheri region is celebrated.

Extra notes:

• The wine typically undergoes maturation for approximately 16 to 18 months in barrels, including barriques and oak ovals, and sometimes ceramic amphorae, followed by at least six months of aging in the bottle before release.
• The Caccia al Piano estate, established in 1868, was historically a hunting property of the noble Della Gherardesca Counts, a heritage subtly referenced by its logo inspired by Diana, the goddess of the hunt.