COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Merlot
PRODUCER
Marchesi Antinori
REGION
Toscana
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Cont'Ugo Bolgheri DOC Rosso 2020 is a 100% Merlot from Marchesi Antinori, produced in the prestigious Bolgheri DOC region of Tuscany. The wine's name, Cont'Ugo, honors an ancient estate and the historical significance of the Antinori family's connection to the land. The estate's vineyards are located at altitudes between 45 and 60 meters on clay-loam soils of alluvial origin. The 2020 vintage experienced a warm summer, with harvest taking place from September 3rd to September 30th. This wine represents a focused interpretation of the Bolgheri terroir through the lens of a single varietal, Merlot.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€65
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
15-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Named after an ancient estate called Ugo, part of Antinori's historical holdings.
Fact 02
The 'Cont' in Cont'Ugo derives from 'Conte', meaning Count, referencing historical land ownership.
Fact 03
This wine is a 100% Merlot, a deliberate choice to showcase the grape's character in Bolgheri.
Fact 04
The vineyards are situated between 45 and 60 meters above sea level.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Cont'Ugo Bolgheri DOC Rosso 2020 is produced using 100% Merlot grapes. The grapes undergo fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats, with temperatures managed to optimize aromatic freshness and extraction. Following fermentation, the wine matures for 18 months in 225-liter French oak barriques. The wine is then aged in bottle before its release. The harvest for the 2020 vintage occurred between September 3rd and September 30th.
