Campo Al Mare 2021 Bolgheri Rosso
Campo Al Mare 2021 Bolgheri Rosso
92 Point Tuscan Red Blend!
92 Point Tuscan Red Blend!
The Bolgheri DOC, on the western edge of Tuscany bordering the Tirrhenian sea, came to the world’s attention in the 1990s for its quality. The area’s exceptional climate is moderated by sea breezes, and the vineyards’ clay and sand soils are ideal for Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. In 1999, the Folonari family began to acquire 100 acres of land in Bolgheri on the Tuscan Coast and created the Campo al Mare estate.
This 2021 is a blend of 60% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Cabernet Franc and 5% Petit Verdot. The wine is matured 12 months in one-year-old French barriques and at least 3 months in bottle before release.
James Suckling scored this 92 points saying "Attractive ripeness with lots of berries and currants. Fine sweet spices and some dark chocolate confers a nice plushness. Full-bodied and nicely grippy on the palate with ample tannins and a flavorful finish."
Wine Enthusiast gave this 90 points saying "On the nose, aromas of Rainier cherries, strawberries and blood orange are balanced by a wet, woodsy, vegetal quality, and then underscored by a pleasant salinity. That salty earthiness continues onto the palate, while the lingering astringency of barely ripe berries evolves into a bittersweet cocoa finish."