Key characteristics:
Caccia al Piano Bolgheri Superiore is a meticulous selection and blend of the highest-quality grapes from the San Biagio vineyard, the estate’s most iconic and acclaimed cru in Bolgheri. In this exceptional vineyard, protected by encircling woods, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc grapes find ideal conditions to express their distinctive character, structure, elegance, and remarkable longevity.
Tasting Notes:
- Variety: 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Cabernet Franc
- Appearance: Dark ruby red.
- Aroma: It expresses an uncommon intensity and depth on the nose, with notes of licorice, cinnamon, camphor and pepper open to clearly fruity, jammy and spiced hints.
- Taste: A Mediterranean hint then opens to a rich, fresh and very long tasting. Well balanced thanks to a tannic texture of rare definition, it closes with a very persistent finish that returns on slightly vanilla notes.
- Region: Hailing from the picturesque Tuscan coastline, Bolgheri boasts a unique Mediterranean microclimate, characterized by warm, sunny days, cooling sea breezes, and diverse soils of marine, alluvial, and sandy clay loam origins, often rich in iron. This distinctive terroir is crucial in producing complex, intense wines with notable freshness and elegance.
- Pairing: Excellent with a fillet of beef with green pepper and especially meat-based pairings.
Overall impression:
This wine is celebrated for its bold flavors, depth, and complexity, offering a concentrated profile of ripe berry notes, firm tannins, and a lasting finish. It beautifully embodies the character, structure, elegance, and impressive aging potential for which Bolgheri Superiore is renowned.
Extra notes:
- The Caccia al Piano estate, an ancient hunting preserve of the noble Della Gherardesca family dating back to 1868, was acquired in 2003 by Franco Ziliani, a pioneer in Italian winemaking.
- Caccia al Piano Bolgheri Superiore consistently receives high praise and impressive scores from leading wine critics globally.
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