Artemio

2021 Bolgheri Red Blend

La Vigna De Silvia Artemio is a captivating red blend from the esteemed Bolgheri region, showcasing the winemaking prowess of this acclaimed Italian area. The 2021 vintage features a rich and alluring red hue, inviting you to experience its depths. On the palate, this wine embodies a full-bodied character, harmoniously balanced with pronounced acidity that adds a lively brightness. The fruit intensity is prominent, revealing luscious notes of dark berries and cherries, while the smooth tannins provide a firm structure, enhancing the overall mouthfeel. This wine is beautifully dry, making it an exceptional companion to your favorite savory dishes.

Tasting notes:

Blackberry

Black Pepper

Blackcurrant

Flavor profile:

Acidity Mild

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

Region:

Bolgheri

The birthplace of cult wine Sassicaia and the "Super Tuscan" movement, Bolgheri DOC is a fascinating recent addition to Italian wine history. For fans of silky Bordeaux-style reds, Bolgheri's nonconformist blends of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Syrah and Sangiovese are second to none. Lying in a coastal area of central Tuscany called Alta Maremma (which was swampland until it was drained in the 1930s), Bolgheri's sloping, gravelly terroir is quite distinct from the Chianti hills. A local winemaker planted Bordeaux grapes here after WWII, and in 1978 his Sassicaia won first place at a blind tasting of Bordeaux wines. The rest is history. Bolgheri's Vermentino-based whites, while less famous, are also well worth seeking out. The DOC (Denominazione di Origine Controllata) designation for Italian wines was introduced in the 1960s. It is the main classification system used in the country and regulates what winemakers can and cannot do regarding wine style, varietal restrictions, minimum and maximum alcohol levels, aging techniques and growing regions.

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