Bolgheri Rosso DOC

PhoeniX

Grape Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Soil Type: sandy – clayey
Training System: spurred cordon
Harvest: manual in crates
 Winemaking: in steel vats at controlled temperature between 26°-28°C

Aging: in barriques for a variable period
Refinement: in bottles for a variable period

TASTING NOTES

Color: intense ruby red with a nice color intensity
Aroma: characterized by small, juicy black berries like blackberry, blueberry, sour cherry, with hints of Mediterranean scrub, herbs, and a finish of sweet spices like licorice
Taste: the sip is direct and vertical, with vibrant freshness, young and elegant tannins, good sapidity, and a slightly almondy finish
Pairing: best paired with meat-based dishes, hearty risottos, cold cuts, or semi-aged cheeses

The name is inspired by the Phoenix, a legendary mythological figure that for the Etruscans is embodied by the grey heron, capable of rising to new life from its own ashes, symbolizing rebirth and the cycle of life.