Castello di Bolgheri
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Castello di Bolgheri 2008 Red (Bolgheri Superiore)
- $53
This richly concentrated wine offers a playful touch of dried mint, licorice and root beer behind a solid base of ripe, chewy berry flavors. There’s a subtle firmness to the tannins that helps give this wine structure and length.
— M.L.
(2/1/2012)
Castello di Bolgheri 2007 Red (Bolgheri Superiore)
- $60
This is a pristine and elegant Bolgheri Superiore with a particularly focused aromatic profile. The blend is 60-20-20 Cab Sauvignon, Cab Franc and Merlot. A green, herbal note comes through. You’ll also recognize elements of caper, green olive, mineral, tobacco and exotic fruit. It shows thick fruit and dense concentration as well.
— M.L.
(12/15/2010)
Castello di Bolgheri 2010 Varvàra Red (Bolgheri)
- Editors' Choice
- $29
A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah and Petit Verdot, this is generous in terms of its aromatic intensity and persistence. The wine opens with tones of espresso, dark berry, sweet spice and chocolate. The mouthfeel is smooth, rich and opulent.
— M.L.
(4/1/2013)
Castello di Bolgheri 2004 Red (Bolgheri Superiore)
- $60
There’s a modern touch to this wine thanks to its generous and long-lasting tones of espresso bean and chocolate backed by fruity cherry aromas. Beyond those standard characteristics are tones of dried herbs that recall coastal Tuscany. It’s huge in structure but should also be ready to drink in two or three years.
— M.L.
(4/1/2008)
Castello di Bolgheri 2008 Varvàra Red (Bolgheri)
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- $30
This blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah and Petit Verdot shows oaky tones of exotic spice delivered in a steady and even manner with loads of plump fruit and blackberry at the back.
— M.L.
(2/1/2012)
Castello di Bolgheri 2009 Red (Bolgheri Superiore)
- $65
Castello di Bolgheri enjoys some of the most coveted vineyard sites that are located a stone’s throw away from the Bolgheri castle tower. The blend is Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, and it delivers black fruit aromas, backed by wet earth, button mushroom and leather notes. It feels plush, yet structured.
— M.L.
(4/1/2013)
Castello di Bolgheri 2007 Varvàra Red (Bolgheri)
- Online Exclusive
- $30
The quality of this red blend is obvious and you really get a sense of fresh fruit and Tuscan sunshine here. In the mouth, the wine offers intensity and thickness but not in an exaggerated way. The finish is smooth and slightly sweet.
— M.L.
(11/1/2009)
Castello di Bolgheri 2001 Sangiovese (Bolgheri Superiore)
- $79
From Contessa Franca Spalletti Trivelli, this wine goes back and forth. At one moment it shows light but clean red fruit but at other points it seems a touch weedy, pickled and green. Raspberry, strawberry and cola control the flavor profile, while the finish is soft and surprisingly light.
— M.S.
(10/1/2004)
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