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Le Grascete

2011 Bolgheri Cabernet Sauvignon 80% & Cabernet Franc 20%

Azienda Agricola Le Garscete Le Grascete is a remarkable red wine hailing from the esteemed Bolgheri region, crafted with a harmonious blend of eighty percent Cabernet Sauvignon and twenty percent Cabernet Franc. This vintage from 2011 showcases a full-bodied character, delivering a delightful richness on the palate. Its acidity is bright and lively, providing a refreshing counterpoint to the wine's powerful fruit intensity, marked by prominent notes of dark berries and ripe cherries. The tannins are notably structured, offering a firm backbone that enhances the wine's complexity and aging potential. With a perfectly balanced dryness, this wine invites you to savor each sip, making it an excellent choice for pairing with hearty dishes or simply enjoying on its own.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Blackcurrant

Blackcurrant

Cedar

Cedar

Pairs well with:


Grilled Lamb, Roasted Lamb

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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