Matarocchio, Bolgheri Superiore, Antinori

Matarocchio, Bolgheri Superiore, Antinori - 2021

750 mL
Item # 54095

An intense, full-bodied red wine from Bolgheri. Made from Cabernet Franc that was hand-harvested, sorted and then fermented in new French oak barriques. Aged a further 18 months before bottling for another year before release.

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Color
Red
Vintage
2021
Country
Italy
Region
Tuscany
Producer
Tenuta Guado al Tasso
Grape Variety
Cabernet Franc
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Cabernet Franc

Relegated to moderate obscurity in modern times, Cabernet Franc is in fact the proud parent of the attention-hogging Cabernet Sauvignon (after an illicit affair with Sauvignon Blanc a hundred-odd years ago). Cabernet Franc has remained close to its roots in France, enjoying small pockets of popularity primarily in the Loire Valley (specifically in Chinon), where it is often bottled as a varietal wine, and in Bordeaux where it is still used in moderate percentages in the typical blends. In fact,...

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Tuscany

When you think of Tuscan wine, think of Sangiovese, the grape that is common to most great Tuscan reds (Vernaccia is the only white wine made here). Brunello di Montalcino, one of the most complex expressions of Sangiovese, has the best aging potential. Vino Nobile di Montepulciano shows the softer side of the grape, containing up to 20% of other varieties. Young Chianti often smells of fresh fruit and herbs, while Chianti Classico Riserva can be dark and brooding. The term “Super Tuscans”...

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