Il Seggio Bolgheri Rosso DOC 2019

Intense ruby red in color. The nose offers nice fresh and crunchy fruit, enriched with mineral and spicy notes. The palate is medium bodied with red berry notes.

Category: Our Cantina

Description

Autumn was marked by mild temperatures, as was the beginning of winter. The cold – but never biting cold – came only between January and February. Ideal rainfall in the spring also saw sharp drops in temperature until the end of May, putting a strain on vegetative growth. The use of protective and stimulating factors, such as algae and natural substances which could boost the vines’ energy, enabled us to cope well with this delicate period. Flowering, fruit set and veraison, while the climate was stabilizing, were good and well balanced overall, from a phenological point
of view, helped by light rainfall that came just as the vine was beginning to show signs of water shortage. August was characterized by cool nights, good daytime breezes and some light showers. By harvest time, the temperatures had risen, but only for a few days: September was marked by dry, breezy, mild days which allow us to consider 2019 one of the best vintages in the last 15 years.

Grapes

Merlot 50%, Cabernet Sauvignon 20%, Cabernet Franc 20%, Petit Verdot 10%

Terroir

Region: Toscana Area: Bolgheri, Castagneto Carducci, Livorno Vineyard location: Via Bolgherese, Cabernet Sauvignon (3.00 ha – 7.40 ac); Le Sondraie, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot (12,00 ha – 29.65 ac) Altitude: Via Bolgherese 56 m (183 ft) a.s.l.; Le Sondraie 35 m (114 ft) a.s.l. Exposure: West - South/West

Alcohol content

14.84% Vol

Tasting notes

Intense ruby red in color. The nose offers nice fresh and crunchy fruit, enriched with mineral and spicy notes. The palate is medium bodied with red berry notes. The tannins are elegant, silky, enveloping and very soft. The finish is precise, clean and lively.

Pairing

Due to the bold characteristics of Il Seggio and its ability to embody and enhance the fresh Mediterranean profile of Bolgheri’s terroir, it pairs effortlessly with a wide range of dishes such as grilled meats – especially Chianina beef – spit-roasts, ossobuco, charcuterie of wild boar, medium-matured and fully-matured pecorino cheese, and smoked ricotta. It is enhanced with pasta prepared with white meat ragout, pappardelle with hare, and creamed pumpkin risotto. It is great, if you dare – but served at a slightly lower temperature – with Livorno-style mullet, creamed baccalà and hearty fish soups. Serve at a temperature of 16/18°C (61/64°F) uncorking the bottle an hour before drinking.