The best wines of Bolgheri
Discover the best wines of Bolgheri of Toscane as well as the best winemakers of Bolgheri and estates of Bolgheri to visit. Explore the popular grape varieties of Bolgheri and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Top wines of Bolgheri by region
Looking for a good wine of Bolgheri of Toscane among the top wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent wines of Bolgheri. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be appropriate with these exceptional wines. Learn more about the region and the wines of Bolgheri with technical and enological descriptions.
Great red wines of Bolgheri
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Food and wine pairing with a red wine of Bolgheri
Red wines from the region of Bolgheri go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of pot-au-feu, lamb with coconut milk or capon stuffed with morels.
Organoleptic analysis of red wine of Bolgheri
On the nose the red wine of the region of Bolgheri. often reveals types of flavors of iron, tar or star anise and sometimes also flavors of balsamic, black olive or menthol. In the mouth the red wine of the region of Bolgheri. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
The best vintages in red wine of Bolgheri
- 1994With an average score of 4.70/5
- 2020With an average score of 4.40/5
- 1997With an average score of 4.30/5
- 1998With an average score of 4.30/5
- 2019With an average score of 4.29/5
- 2001With an average score of 4.25/5
The most used grape varieties in red wine of Bolgheri
- Merlot
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Cabernet Franc
- Sangiovese
- Shiraz/Syrah
- Petit Verdot
The best wineries and winemakers for red wine of Bolgheri
A wine route planned in the region of Bolgheri? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best red wine of Bolgheri.
- Winery Tenuta Hortense Bolgheri
- Winery I Luoghi Bolgheri
- Winery Tenuta Sant'Agata Bolgheri
- Winery Dario di Vaira Bolgheri Superiore
- Winery Giorgia Pinchiorri Bolgheri
- Winery Listra Bolgheri
- Winery Pellegrini Alfredo Bolgheri
- Winery ControCorrente Bolgheri
- Winery Podere Vallone Bolgheri
- Winery Podere Roseto Bolgheri
- Winery Rimaja Bolgheri
- Winery Campi Degli Etruschi Bolgheri
- Winery Fantone Selection Bolgheri
- Winery Parallelo Bolgheri
- Winery Azienda Agricola Il Rombolo Bolgheri
- Winery Jòvino Bolgheri
Discovering the wine region of Bolgheri
The wine region of Bolgheri is located in the region of Toscane of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Tenuta San Guido or the Domaine Podere Sette produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Bolgheri are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Sangiovese, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Bolgheri often reveals types of flavors of iron, stone fruit or milk chocolate and sometimes also flavors of pineapple, grapefruit or tropical.
In the mouth of Bolgheri is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins. We currently count 149 estates and châteaux in the of Bolgheri, producing 298 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Bolgheri go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal.
Great white wines of Bolgheri
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Food and wine pairing with a white wine of Bolgheri
White wines from the region of Bolgheri go well with generally quite well with dishes of pasta, vegetarian or appetizers and snacks such as recipes of cannelloni with salmon and spinach, salmon and goat cheese quiche or tempura of vegetables and quick.
Organoleptic analysis of white wine of Bolgheri
On the nose the white wine of the region of Bolgheri. often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, kiwi or spices and sometimes also flavors of tree fruit, oak or vegetal. In the mouth the white wine of the region of Bolgheri. is a powerful with a nice freshness.
The best vintages in white wine of Bolgheri
- 2007With an average score of 4.26/5
- 2005With an average score of 4.10/5
- 2019With an average score of 4.02/5
- 2008With an average score of 3.98/5
- 2006With an average score of 3.93/5
- 2017With an average score of 3.89/5
The most used grape varieties in white wine of Bolgheri
- Vermentino
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Viognier
- Chardonnay
- Petit Manseng
The best wineries and winemakers for white wine of Bolgheri
A wine route planned in the region of Bolgheri? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best white wine of Bolgheri.
- Winery Dario di Vaira Bolgheri Superiore
- Winery Podere Roseto Bolgheri
- Winery Re di Terra Bolgheri
- Winery Fantone Selection Bolgheri
- Winery Podere Vallone Bolgheri
- Winery Tenuta Sant'Agata Bolgheri
Discover the grape variety: Petit Verdot
Petit Verdot noir is a grape variety that originated in France (southwest). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches and small grapes. Petit Verdot noir can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Rhone valley, Provence & Corsica, Loire valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais, Armagnac.
Great sparkling wines of Bolgheri
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Food and wine pairing with a sparkling wine of Bolgheri
Sparkling wines from the region of Bolgheri go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of chinese noodles with beef, lamb tagine with figs or roast duck breast or duck fillet with dried apricots.
The most used grape varieties in sparkling wine of Bolgheri
- Vermentino
- Shiraz/Syrah
- Merlot
The word of the wine: Bâtonnage
A very old technique that has come back into fashion in modern oenology, which consists of shaking the white wine in the barrels at the end of fermentation, or after fermentation, with a stick or a flail, in order to suspend the fine lees composed of yeasts at the end of their activity. This process is sometimes used for red wines.
Great pink wines of Bolgheri
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Food and wine pairing with a pink wine of Bolgheri
Pink wines from the region of Bolgheri go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of traditional hungarian goulash, lamb mouse with onions and red wine or roast veal grand-mère madou.
Organoleptic analysis of pink wine of Bolgheri
On the nose the pink wine of the region of Bolgheri. often reveals types of flavors of grapefruit, chalk or red currant and sometimes also flavors of mint, almonds or cinnamon.
The best vintages in pink wine of Bolgheri
- 2004With an average score of 4.40/5
- 2008With an average score of 4.33/5
- 2009With an average score of 4.04/5
- 2007With an average score of 3.95/5
- 2006With an average score of 3.94/5
- 2018With an average score of 3.92/5
The most used grape varieties in pink wine of Bolgheri
- Merlot
- Shiraz/Syrah
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Sangiovese
- Cabernet Franc
- Petit Verdot
The best wineries and winemakers for pink wine of Bolgheri
A wine route planned in the region of Bolgheri? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best pink wine of Bolgheri.
- Winery Tenuta Sant'Agata Bolgheri
Discover the grape variety: Merlot
Merlot noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Bordeaux). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small to medium sized bunches, and medium sized grapes. Merlot noir can be found in many vineyards: South West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Loire Valley, Armagnac, Burgundy, Jura, Champagne, Rhone Valley, Beaujolais, Provence & Corsica, Savoie & Bugey.
Great sweet wines of Bolgheri
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Food and wine pairing with a sweet wine of Bolgheri
Sweet wines from the region of Bolgheri go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of tournedos with foie gras, lamb collar with mustard or veal fillet stroganoff.
Organoleptic analysis of sweet wine of Bolgheri
On the nose the sweet wine of the region of Bolgheri. often reveals types of flavors of non oak, oak or tree fruit and sometimes also flavors of earth, microbio or vegetal.
The best vintages in sweet wine of Bolgheri
- 2010With an average score of 4.60/5
- 2013With an average score of 4.60/5
- 2007With an average score of 4.60/5
- 2000With an average score of 4.60/5
- 2019With an average score of 4.50/5
- 2014With an average score of 4.50/5
The most used grape varieties in sweet wine of Bolgheri
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Sangiovese
- Petit Manseng
- Cabernet Franc
The word of the wine: Water stress
Lack of water. Water stress blocks the vegetative cycle of the vine, which uses all available resources to maintain the integrity of the plant, thus blocking the ripening process of the grapes.
Great unknow wines of Bolgheri
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Food and wine pairing with a unknow wine of Bolgheri
Unknow wines from the region of Bolgheri go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or lamb such as recipes of flemish beer stew, salmon lasagna or couscous of meat and fish.
The best vintages in unknow wine of Bolgheri
- 2013With an average score of 4.00/5
The best wineries and winemakers for unknow wine of Bolgheri
A wine route planned in the region of Bolgheri? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best unknow wine of Bolgheri.
- Winery Fittr Pal Di Bolgheri
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