Varvàra 2023 DOC Bolgheri

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BLEND

60% Cabernet Sauvignon

25% Merlot

10% Cabernet Franc

5% Petit Verdot

HARVEST

Hand-picked, grape selection in the cellar before destemming.

VINIFICATION

Very delicate vinification through pumping over and delestage.

The wine remains in contact with the skins for approximately 20-25 days. Fermentation is carried out in steel vats.

AGING

12 months in 500-liter barrels and 35 Hl oak barrels.

CLIMATE

A vintage characterized by a dry summer and ideal conditions at harvest, with notable temperature swings and no rainfall. The slightly later-than-usual harvest produced wines of intensity, featuring deep color, juicy fruit, lively tannins, and a generous structure for aging.

TERROIR

SOIL
Calcareous with pH 8, mix of Clay-sand-limestone. Dark brown color.

PRODUCTION AREA
Vineyards are placed on a hill at 70m over the sea level. Oriented to the sea full sun from the morning towards the evening.

DENSITY PLANTATION
6.500 plants/hectare

YELD
7500 kg/hectare

CDBVAR23

Data sheet

Code
CDBVAR2
Winemaker
Castello di Bolgheri Farm
Bottle
lt. 0,75
Alcoholic strength
14,5% vol.
Awards
James Suckling 94/100 - Falstaff 93/100

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