Argentiera Bolgheri Rosso Villa Donoratico 2022

Villa Donoratico is a red wine produced by the Tenuta Argentiera Bolgheri, located in the Alta Maremma, in Tuscany. The company boasts 500 hectares in total, 75 of which are planted with specialized vineyards with the DOC Bolgheri designation. The Argentiera vineyards, which are the closest to the sea in the entire DOC Bolgheri area, are immersed in greenery, and the entire countryside in which they are located is surrounded by vegetation that includes centuries-old maritime pines and olive trees. The company's land is home to Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, and Syrah grape varieties. The blend that makes up Villa Donoratico is made from 30% Cabernet Franc, 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot, and 10% Petit Verdot. Cultivation ensures good exposure to the sun and constant ventilation, allowing the grapes to ripen optimally. Depending on the weather conditions throughout the year, especially during the summer, the harvest begins more or less punctually. The best grapes are hand-picked and selected on a double sorting table. During the winemaking process, all grape varieties are processed separately. Bolgheri Rosso Villa Donoratico undergoes fermentation and maceration in stainless steel tanks for approximately 20-25 days at a controlled temperature of 28°C, while aging takes place in 225-liter French oak barriques for approximately 12-14 months, where malolactic fermentation is completed. Once bottled, it is left to age for a further 10 months in the bottle.