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Rubino Dei Greppi

2000 Bolgheri 70% Sangiovese, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot

Podere Greppi Cupi Rubino Dei Greppi is a captivating red wine from the renowned Bolgheri region, celebrated for its harmonious blend of seventy percent Sangiovese, twenty percent Cabernet Sauvignon, and ten percent Merlot. This vintage from 2000 showcases an alluring deep ruby color that hints at the wine’s complexity. With a full-bodied profile, it offers a remarkable structure complemented by high acidity, which imparts a lively freshness to the palate. The fruit intensity is pronounced, with charming notes of dark cherry and plum intermingling with elegant undertones of spice and earthiness. The tannins are notably firm, providing a rich backbone that enhances the wine’s aging potential. It's a dry wine that tantalizes the senses, inviting you to savor each sip. Perfectly suited for pairing with robust dishes, this wine embodies the essence of Bolgheri’s winemaking excellence.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Baking Spice

Baking Spice

Cedar

Cedar

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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