Poggio ai Ginepri Bolgheri

Tenuta Argentiera is one of the most representative estates in the Bolgheri area, born from a harmonious union between a strong and elegant nature and the patient work of man who understood and redesigned it to produce lively wines of great style in the area itself. of the famous Super Tuscans. The sun and the rich terroir of the area give life to wines of extraordinary caliber, elegance and finesse. Placed underground, to optimize the thermal conditions, there are large spaces for wine processing: here the grapes arrive by falling from the upper floor, thanks to the force of gravity alone, to undertake the fermentation process, which takes place both through a fuller and with a system of pumping over and delestage in modern steel vats, at a constant temperature, regulated by a sophisticated computerized system through flows of hot and cold water. The heart of the structure is the aging cellar: under the large arches that rhythm the ceiling, at an optimal temperature of 16 degrees, 1000 French and Austrian oak barriques and tonneaux keep the wine in the delicate final phase of vinification.

All the varieties grape of Poggio ai Ginepri Bolgheri Tenuta Argentiera, grown on sandy and loamy soils, after destemming, were vinified separately with fermentation and maceration in steel tanks for about 15-20 days at a controlled temperature. Half of the wine was then transferred to used 225 liter French oak barriques, where it completed the malolactic fermentation and where the refinement took place. The other 50% of the wine, on the other hand, was aged in stainless steel tanks. Subsequently, the final assembly was carried out at the end of which it was bottled.

Poggio ai Ginepri Bolgheri Tenuta Argentiera shows an intense and deep ruby ​​red with violet reflections, very balanced and already integrated with the tannic part, the acidity and the aromatic part, raising it to a very balanced and long-lived vintage level. The nose is intense and fresh despite the hot vintage, with a wide and deep olfactory panorama that opens in a very frank and immediate way. It presents aromas of notes of blackberries, blueberries, dehydrated plums, cherries, currants, white pepper, vanilla and cinnamon, with hints of wild fruits, cardamom, white flowers and spicy notes of black pepper typical of Syrah. On the palate it is round and complex with the presence of sweet tannins as well as a nice freshness and persistence with fruity notes.

Production area: Tuscany

Vintage: 2021

Alcohol: 14.5%

Capacity: 75 cl

Winery: Tenuta Argentiera

Grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon 40%, Merlot 30%, Cabernet Franc 20%, Petit Verdot 10% with a soft pressing.

Denomination: Bolgheri DOC

Recommended pairings: Poggio ai Ginepri Bolgheri Tenuta Argentiera goes perfectly with elaborate and important dishes based on grilled red meat, roast meats and stewed meats, but also with first courses, cured meats and cheeses.