/bˈolɡerɪ/
- Tuscany
- Vineyard Area: N/A
- Year Appellation Started: 1983
- Appellation Last modified: 2011
- Red Grapes: Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sangiovese, Syrah
- White Grapes: Sauvignon Blanc, Trebbiano Toscano, Vermentino
- White (Bianco)
- Rosso (Red)
- Rosato
- Still White Wine: 0%-70% Vermentino + 0%-40% Sauvignon Blanc + 0%-40% Trebbiano Toscano. Minimum 85% Sauvignon Blanc or Vermentino + maximum 15% other white non-aromatic grape varieties allowed for cultivation in the region for monovarietal label.Â
- Still Red Wine: 0%-100% Cabernet Sauvignon + 0%-100% Merlot + 0%-100% Cabernet Franc + 0%-50% Syrah + 0%-50% Sangiovese. Minimum ageing – 12 months, 24 months of which 12 months in oak for Superiore.Â
- Still Rosato Wine: 0%-100% Cabernet Sauvignon + 0%-100% Merlot + 0%-100% Cabernet Franc + 0%-50% Syrah + 0%-50% Sangiovese.Â
- Total Production: 56.959 Hectolitres
- White Wine: N/A
- Rose Wine: N/A
- Red Wine: N/A
- Bolgheri is famously associated with the “Super Tuscan” movement. In the 1970s, innovative winemakers started blending traditional Italian grape varieties with international ones like Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, creating high-quality wines that didn’t conform to traditional DOC regulations at the time.
- The climate in Bolgheri is influenced by the nearby sea, which helps to regulate temperatures and provide cooling breezes. The soil is varied, consisting of clay, sand, and limestone, contributing to the complexity and minerality of the wines.