COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2016
GRAPE
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Syrah
PRODUCER
Campo alle Comete / Feudi di San Gregorio
REGION
Toscana
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Campo alle Comete Bolgheri Superiore 2016 is a red wine from the Bolgheri DOC in Tuscany, produced by Campo alle Comete, part of the Feudi di San Gregorio group. The wine is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, and Syrah. The estate's name, 'Campo alle Comete,' translates to 'field of the comet,' aiming to create a dreamlike association for the consumer, with labels featuring artwork by Nicoletta Ceccoli. The vineyard soils are primarily loose and sandy with some clay and limestone. The estate is situated at the foot of Castagneto Carducci, benefiting from the region's climate. The 2016 vintage experienced favorable conditions, contributing to the quality of the grapes.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€35
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-16°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The name 'Campo alle Comete' translates to 'field of the comet' or 'guiding star'.
Fact 02
Labels feature artwork by acclaimed artist Nicoletta Ceccoli.
Fact 03
The estate began its conversion to organic farming in 2016.
Fact 04
Bolgheri is one of Tuscany's most prestigious and youngest DOCs.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The grapes for Campo alle Comete Bolgheri Superiore are fermented in steel tanks for about 25 days. Following fermentation, the wine is aged in oak. The estate employs sustainable farming practices and began its conversion to organic farming in 2016. The vineyard soils are predominantly loose and sandy with some clay and limestone. The vines were planted between 1993 and 2007.
