Tenuta Fratini Harte Bolgheri Superiore DOC 2022
Country
Italy
Region
Bolgheri
Producer
Tenuta Fratini
Grape(s)
Cabernet Franc (40%)
Cabernet Sauvignon (40%)
Merlot (20%)
Type
Red
Style
Spicy
Oaked Style
Oaked
Body Style
Full bodied
Dry/Sweet Style
Dry
Alcohol Content
14%
Closure Style
Cork
Organic/Biodynamic
No
Sustainable
No
Vegetarian/Vegan
Vegetarian
Yes
Vegan
Yes
Allergens
Sulphites
Yes
Milk
No
Egg
No
Region
Bolgheri is a relatively young yet prestigious Italian appellation in the Maremma on the Tuscan coast, just south of Livorno and named after a town in the region’s north. It is best known for deeply coloured, supple yet age-worthy red wines based on Bordeaux grape varieties. The area rose to fame after a 1978 blind tasting in which Sassicaia, from Tenuta San Guido, outperformed several top Bordeaux wines. This sparked worldwide interest and led to the rise of `Super Tuscan` wines, which at the time could only be labelled as table wine. Bolgheri was granted DOC status in 1994. Today, its coastal influence, diverse soils and precise winemaking produce wines that rival top Bordeaux blends while retaining a distinctively Italian character, making them highly prized by collectors.
Producer
The Fratini Family, who founded and later sold, Tenuta Argentiera in Bolgheri in 1999, purchased in 2016 a new 1100-hectare estate. Their new project involved a construction of a new state of the art winery and electromagnetic survey to identify 28ha the best plots to show the most suitable soil types, textures, rootstocks and clones. These vineyards are located in the southernmost part of Bolgheri on a plateau ranging between 100 to 280 meters above sea level, just two kilometres away from the Mediterranean Sea. This is a unique area of Bolgheri DOC, combining the characteristics of the hillside terrain, with proximity to the sea. Meticulous attention to detail characterises every stage of production to the cellar, which benefits from the expertise of Eric Boissenot, the winemaker for four of Bordeaux’s first growth Chateau.
Tasting Notes
A blend of grapes from four specific plots at the base of the Metalliferous Hills from a challenging vintage where drought pushed the vines to dig deep. Fermentation with indigenous yeasts and maturation in used barriques for 12 months. Intense ruby red with vibrant aromas of crisp red fruit, followed by delicate hints of peony, woodland ferns, and a fresh, almost herbal lift that amplifies its energy. The palate follows through with a full body supported by an excellent freshness and finesse from the altitude and schist-rich soils. Integrated tannins and dark fruit aftertaste, with a pine and olive tapenade note - a real Mediterranean charm. A balanced and dynamic Bolgheri with a contemporary flavour.
Food
Serves best with game, such as wild boar, roasted lamb or poultry or with hearty pasta dishes.
