Ocra

2011 Bolgheri Red Blend

Guicciardini Strozzi Ocra is an exquisite red blend from the prestigious Bolgheri region, renowned for producing exceptional wines with character and depth. This 2011 vintage showcases a captivating crimson hue, inviting you to explore its vibrant profile. With a full-bodied character, this wine delivers a delightful balance between richness and elegance, while its acidity remains bright and refreshing, enhancing the overall experience. The fruit intensity is prominent, revealing layers of ripe dark berries intertwined with subtle herbal notes that speak to the complexity of the terroir. Tannins are firm yet well-integrated, providing structure and age-worthiness that ensure a harmonious finish. This wine is also dry, allowing its myriad flavors to shine through, making it an ideal companion for hearty dishes or a cozy evening by the fire.

Tasting notes:

Oak

Blackberry

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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