After a winter with low average temperature and snow, the vegetation began its growth about 12 – 15 days later than in 2004. The good weather in spring advanced the process and the vines developed 10 days earlier than in previous years. June and July were sunny and warm, with only limited rainfall. August was cooler than usual, with average temperatures of around 24°C and plenty of rain during the period leading up to the 15th. Some rain during September, but the sea breeze helped to dry the grapes.

Although these factors affected ripening, and subsequently the harvest, the grapes were healthy and ripe with good potential at the time of harvest. The level corresponded to that of recent vintages of Bolgheri.
Those producers, who were brave and decided to postpone the harvest, waiting for perfect ripening, had the best results. The Merlot was picked in early September, whilst the Cabernet Sauvignon and the Syrah were harvested in mid – September. The white varieties developed intense and fruity aromas.



These factors ensured that all the grape varieties developed homogeneously, slowly and regularly.The vintage started at the beginning of September for the early ripening red grapes, such as the Merlot, and continued until the end of September or the beginning of October for the Cabernet Sauvignon, well in advance of the first rainfall.
In 2004, of all the months of the year, October had the most rain – almost 140mm.It is significant to note that all the grapes, but particularly the white grapes attained an excellent level of aromatic maturity due to the regular climate of 2004, notably thanks to the considerable, very positive and successive thermal differences between warm – to - hot days and cool - to - chilly nights.




The best wines are from the cooler areas and from soil with high clay content. During the vintage, the difference between day and night temperatures became more regular and, in several cases, promoted total phenolic ripening. In general, the wines are powerful and show the presence of a great deal of sun. They have good concentration and higher degrees of alcohol.




BOLGHERI VERMENTINO 2005
Tenuta Guado Al Tasso, Vermentino.
Color : Very pale, bright, yellow, slightly yellow reflections.
Nose : Very definite notes of slate on the attack, mineral, bright, fresh, white blossoms and white fruit
Palate : Mineral attack, attractive lemon acidity, fresh and fragrant. Restrained expression. Very clean and pleasing.

Azienda Agricola Casa di Terra, Vermentino
Color : Bright, pale, yellow gold with light gold reflections.
Nose : Fresh attack, lemon blossoms, but with heavier tones in background. Penetrating notes of almond.
Palate : Broad, somewhat clumsy flavors, but of good quality. Slight lack of focus and elegance at this time, but all elements present for most enjoyable wine.

TOSCANA IGT 2005 White
Fattoria Terre del Marchesato, Emilio Primo Bianco
Color : Bright, quite deep, yellow gold.
Nose : Rich floral attack, fresh quince fragrance, relatively heady bouquet. Hint of honeysuckle.
Palate : Slightly heavy flavor in the mouth to start, toasted notes, quite clean finish, but slightly hot and dry.

Tenuta Campo al Mare, Campo al Mare Vermentino
Color : Bright appearance, relatively deep, yellow gold. Sample slightly veiled.
Nose : Fresh attack, delicate honeysuckle notes, fresh pear, relatively subdued at present moment.
Palate : Roasted notes, fairly heavy, broader in the mouth, less directed than bouquet. Subdued charm. Slight lack of acidity freshness at present. Potential for coming together nicely.

Azienda Agricola Michele Satta, Costa di Giulia
Color : Bright, pale, yellow gold.
Nose : Biscuit notes of attack, almond. Delicate fragrance.
Palate : Very rich and fat on the tongue, biscuit, buttery. Very generously, powerful flavored, direct.

Azienda Agricola Michele Satta, Giovin Re
Color : Bright, quite dark, yellow gold.
Nose : Bright, floral attack, rich honeysuckle and almond notes, delicately biscuity.
Palate : Almond, pear, quite heavy flavors. Honeysuckle, almond. Richly round, relatively well balanced, lingering finish.

BOLGHERI White 2005
Azienda Agricola Collemassari, Grattamacco Bianco
Color : Bright, pale, light yellow gold.
Nose : Delicate, haunting bouquet, tremendously complex fragrances – clean, fresh, good acidity, blossoms, vigorous fruit, hint of deep minerality, almond, hint of honeysuckle and linden leaves.
Palate : Vigorous, bright and fragrantly fruited. Notes of honeysuckle richness. Clean, bright acidity, spicy fruit, long in the mouth and beautifully fresh. Mineral notes. Lovely hint of bitter almond on end. Balance and finesse.

Azienda Agricola Batzella, Mezzodi
Color : Bright, quite deep yellow, pale gold.
Nose : Honey notes, rich, exotic floral fragrances.
Palate : Quite good acidity, hint of apple. Tends to appear heavy in the mouth, quite dry finish.

TOSCANA IGT 2004 White
Podere Guado al Mero
Color : Bright, deep, yellow gold. Attractive.
Nose : Clean, penetrating, fresh and mineral. Well made and expressed bouquet.
Palate : Fresh, fine lemon acidity. Powerful, broad and weighty wine with drive thanks to balancing acidity. Long and rich with almonds notes. Satisfying flavors and fulfilling savors.




Toscana IGT 2005 RED
Tenuta dell’Ornellaia, Le Volte
Color : Deep purple with dark purple, almost black to rim.
Nose : Attractive, quite spicy attack of ripe, black fruit - blackcurrant. Good freshness and length. Fine austerity blended with deep generosity.
Palate : Very closed in – upon aeration unfolds in a concentrated, long and ripe expression of flavors, very tight – knit, solid structure, firm texture, spicy backdrop, tannins as yet granular, but nicely ripe although coating the mouth. Wine still almost primary. Quite good, long and lingering flavors in the mouth, fine austerity, yet clean and satisfying. Strong finish. As yet very young indeed.

BOLGHERI 2005 Red
Castello di Bolgheri, Varvàra
Color : Very dark, almost black garnet in heart, rim profound garnet ruby denoting maturing.
Nose : Remarkable notes of San Giovese, very attractive bouquet, slight animal notes followed by good, ripe, fruit base. Very concentrated. Tannins very present. Notes of tar
Palate : Quite dry and robust on attack, but fruit flavors underneath. Tannins also very present and not integrated yet. Definitely needs time.

TOSCANA IGT 2004
Azienda Agricola Pierluigi Sgariglia, now known as “Azienda Agricola Campo al Noce”, Sgariglia Etichetta Oro
Color : Very dark garnet to rim. Attractive appearance.
Nose : Deep, clean, fruit aromas. Bitter almond. Not very deep aromas, but very attractive, if slightly rugged expression.
Palate : Nice fruit attack – fresh, vivid and juicy. Quite powerful notes of very ripe fruit. Chocolate notes, hint of bitter almond. Tannins well integrated and in control and lingering fruit finish. Very pleasant, hearty wine.

Fattoria Terre del Marchesato, Emilio Primo Rosso
Color : Deep, purple garnet, ruby purple edge. Attractive appearance.
Nose : Very fresh fruit aromas on attack. Spicy, cacao notes. Quite gentle bouquet.
Palate : Fruit attack. Succulent, vivacious with fine acidity. Relatively light structured, charming and lively fresh flavored. Very attractive presentation in the mouth. Acidity / fruit balance perfect. Well defined wine. Fruit and juiciness to end. Gentle, attractive, forward and delicious now.

Fattoria Terre del Marchesato, Marchesale Syrah
Color : Deep, vivid, dark purple, almost black heart, purple garnet to edge.
Nose : Rich, deep, dark, red flowers, black fruit. Rich yet fresh aromas which linger. Slightest hint of tar. However quite subdued at present.
Palate : Very powerful, tight knit, black fruit attack. Huge tannic presence, but forceful fruit structure has allowed tannins to integrate totally. Long, generous spicy flavors. Delicious, warm, full bodied wine.

BOLGHERI 2004 Red
Tenuta Guado al Tasso, Il Bruciato
Color : Deep, black garnet, ruby purple to rim.
Nose : Very ripe, black fruit, slight hint of jamminess and a touch clumsy at the moment. Very rich bouquet.
Palate : Very good, but concentrated fruit expression. Very mature fruit giving notes of cooked fruit. Well managed, powerful tannins surrounded by good fruit. A deeply generous style designed for lover of New World wines. Needs time to mellow.

Azienda Agricola Batzella, Digià
Color : Young, medium garnet, attractive depth.
Nose : Fresh fruit, hint of bitter cherry, fragrant aromas, moderately light bouquet. Attractive, open and long.
Palate : Sweet fruit flavors. Tannins in abeyance. Fresh, bright red fruit, spicy finish. Clean acidity, long in the mouth. Cheerful and charming wine.

Azienda Agricola Serni Fulvio Luigi Serni, Tegoleto
Color : Young ruby garnet with bright, ruby reflections.
Nose : Subdued on attack, floral notes, autumn fragrances. Relatively severe with tones of dried fruit.
Palate : Very fresh, gripping, bright acidity, but this is balanced by the harmonious body. Moderate flavor expression at present, but crisp and juicy fruit. Tannins present, but nicely restrained. Clean, easy drinking wine for enjoying in the near future.

Podere Greppi Cupi, Greppi Cupi
Color : Bright, ruby garnet with garnet reflections, beginning to show evolution.
Nose : Quite developed aromas. Blackcurrant and blueberry with autumn fragrance. Very restrained expression. Slight vegetal note.
Palate : More concentrated, generous expression of flavors. Black fruit. Juicy texture. Almost gamey ripeness. Very clean. Tannins quite present and balance actually very delicate. Faint hint of possible oxidation. Notes of dryness on the finish after heavy, almost overripe taste on the finish. Handle with care. Balance at present very delicate.

Azienda Agricola I Greppi, Greppicante
Color : Dark, deep garnet, purple ruby rim.
Nose : Very primary bouquet. Fruit there, but slightly covered by very young grapes aromas. Hint of vegetal fragrance.
Palate : Country style. Upfront fruit, gripping attack of tannins, but fruit returns at end. Good rustic wine, finishing slightly dry and austere.

Podere Guado al Melo, Guado al Melo Rosso
Color : Quite dark, garnet base, lighter ruby rim. Bright and clean.
Nose : Deep and structured bouquet. Restrained aromatic expression with deep fragrance. Black fruit discreetly present, delicate hint of spice. Quite complex and complete with pleasing freshness.
Palate : Complexity. Delicate spice and increasing fruit in the mouth. Long, lingering, harmonious refined fruit with balance. Tannins very present, but controlled and finish is slightly austere. Good wine with potential, but as yet the finish not totally polished.

Azienda Agricola Casa di Terra, Moreccio
Color : Attractive, deep garnet, red ruby rim. Profound reflections.
Nose : Fruit attack, exotically rich, hint of spiciness, slight hint of oak. Quite intense bouquet, but nicely restrained. Complex expression of ripe aromas. Quite a classy bouquet.
Palate : Concentrated, fine black, ripe fruit. Elegant. Tannins quite powerful and ripe, but wine beautifully fruit driven. Balance and complex mouthfeel. Good length with smoky, spicy finish. Very good wine.

Campo alla Sughera, Adèo
Color : Dark, purple garnet, deep purple edge. Vividly intense.
Nose : Macerated, very ripe, quite concentrated fruit. Fragrance of the Mediterranean woods, “Macchia”, laurel. Fascinating layered bouquet opening up to nice complexity. Voluptuous and generous.
Palate : Deep, black fruit, very concentrated flavors. Powerful tannic structure, but ripe and fruit driven. Long. Carefully avoids being jammy due to good acidity balance. Huge intensity and weight in balance with other elements. Warm and bountiful. Nice hint of classy austerity, complete wine.

Tenuta Campo al Mare, Campo al Mare Red
Color : Deep, dark garnet, almost black heart, deep garnet rim. Intensely vivid.
Nose : Attractive, but slightly subdued bouquet. Fruit and spice. Lingering deep seated fruit fragrance. Fine degree of concentration. Showing great potential.
Palate : Fresh fruit attack, body, acidity, herbal spice and fruit present, but needs time to emerge. The fruit is deeply ingrained at the heart of the wine. Excellent structure and shape. Powerful tannins, beautifully wrapped in fruit. Long and satisfying harmony. Great potential and latent strength.

Azienda Agricola Antonino Tringali – Casanuova, Patrimonio Tringali – Casanuova Rosso
Color : Deep, black garnet to the rim. Attractive, vivid and profound.
Nose : Severe attack, fresh florality emerging, deep spice. Very closed in on itself, but the potential for fine wine is present. Character and quality.
Palate : Tight knit. Excellent fruit as yet not fully emerged. Good tannins in process of integrating. Fine degree of concentration of flavors. Well balanced in spite of considerable weighty structure. Hint of austerity at the end. Good wine in the making. Needs time.

Azienda Agricola Serni Fulvio Luigi Serni, Acciderba
Color : Vivid purple, hint of black rather than garnet, purple to edge. Fine appearance.
Nose : Subdued attack, fruit present, but slightly coarsely expressed. Vigorous, full bodied, firm structured, generous but rustic.
Palate : Very easy, uncomplicated every day wine. Plenty of fruit, quite well structured, but fruit flavors not very refined. Slightly abrupt finish. Enjoyable drinking with strongly flavored food.

Azienda Agricola Batzella, Pean
Color : Bright, deep, red garnet, red ruby edge. Attractive with deep ruby, flame reflections.
Nose : Attractive, deep, ripe, spicy red and black fragrant fruit. Real generous fruit. Fresh, aromatic bouquet. Hint of fruit tannins. Delicious and lingering. Attractively fresh and fragrant bouquet.
Palate : Good fruit attack, spicy and chocolate fruit. Medium structure. Tannins present but controlled. Palate the mirror image of the bouquet, fresh, deep, red and black fruit. Long, deep, elegant and balanced. Refined fruit and chocolate finish, which is slightly abrupt with a touch of insipient volatile. Good wine.

Tenuta Argentiera, Villa Donoratico
Color : Dark, purple, black garnet. Profound depths.
Nose : Attractive, if quite subdued, but rich fragrance. Clean, balanced and well fruited. Complete. Mediterranean “Macchia” bouquet.
Palate : Fruit concentration, very tight knit. Good fruit balance and fruit acidity. Powerful tannins still slightly granular on the tongue. Overall smooth and gentle with purity of fruit and length. Very young at the moment, but elegant potential. Gracious wine which will stand the test of time.

Caccia al Piano 1868, Ruit Hora
Color : Deep, rich black garnet. Very vivid with bright reflections.
Nose : Very subdued, upon aeration fuller, richer notes of ripe fruit, spice, warm pebbles appear. Hint of terroir.
Palate : Concentrated, deep, very ripe fruit. Almost too ripe and very concentrated. Just avoids a touch of jamminess. Granular, but integrating, well mastered tannins. Tight knit structure. Long and rich in the mouth, but not yet settled into unity. Huge power, but well controlled, hint of austerity on finish. Needs patience and time to tame.

Tenuta Ornellaia, Le Serre Nuove
Color : Bright, deep and dark, vivid garnet, ruby purple rim, brilliant reflections. Intense and vibrant.
Nose : Rich and ripe attack, but expressed with tremendous restrained. Depth of fruit aromas. Hint of spiciness. Lingering, long, pure bouquet with elegance and finesse.
Palate : Quite concentrated attack. Powerful flavors. The richness is there but tempered by restraint and clean, pure fruit. The fruit flavors are blended and attractively expressed, the tannins quite powerful, but well fleshed and controlled. Long and fine and quite gentle in spite of richness. Momentary hint of dryness towards the finish, preceding the lovely, noble austerity announcing its longevity. Excellently made wine. Splendid !

Podere Sapaio, Volpolo
Color : Pitch black to the heart and black purple rim. Deep and dark.
Nose : Powerful attack, ripe fruit, spice, delicate hint of animal. Layered expression of aromas in complex bouquet. Generous and lingering. Controlled excellence of quality and deep fruit.
Palate : Very tight knit, big and generous, concentrated, granular texture, but lovely ripe, rich fruit flavors all the way through ! Tannins powerful, but beautifully mastered. Totally in harmony – power and elegance. Lingering flavors, touch of chocolate and delicate hint of austerity. Classy with style. Great potential in this splendid, complete wine.


BOLGHERI SUPERIORE 2004 Red
Podere Greppi Cupi, Rubino dei Greppi
Color : Dark, purple garnet, deep ruby edge. Bright appearance.
Nose : Big but rather subdued at moment. Latent power. Masculine wine, hint of smoke and deep seated powerful fruit.
Palate : Fruit very present, quite concentrated, dark and strong tannins, not yet fully integrated, but certain to do so. Powerful structure, deep flavors, muscular wine, but early to taste as not yet showing its personality or quality to the full. Great promise.

Campo alla Sughera, Arnione
Color : Deep, dark black ruby, purple ruby edge.
Nose : Attractive fruit attack, which continues, hint of florality – rose petals, fruit all the way through. Notes of chalky minerality.
Palate : Deep, juicy and rich, big, nice fruit and minerality blend, good acidity livening up the fruit. Nicely made wine with powerful, granular texture but fast integrating as well. A fine streak of minerality. Fruit driven in the mouth. Excellent acidity. Good, sound, young wine with great promise.

Azienda Agricola Giovanni Chiappini, Guado de’Gemoli
Color : Dark, black purple heart, deep hues to the very edge. Vivid depths.
Nose : Subdued attack. Notes of tobacco, good fruit tones, spice and slightest touch of leather. Latent power, but at present rather restrained.
Palate : Generous, deep black fruit, bitter chocolate, slight smokiness. Noble tannins well mastered, fine strain of acidity, slight touch of bitterness, but fruit to the end. Very well balanced, powerful wine. Not yet completely ready to enjoy, call for a touch of patience.

Azienda Agricola Batzella, Tâm
Color : Deep, hearty garnet, dark red ruby to rim. Velvety appearance.
Nose : Attack a blend of animal notes, deep fruit, plentiful sweet spice and tobacco. Hint of undergrowth. Complex, sufficient fruit and well balanced acidity. Lingering aromatic expression.
Palate : Sweet, ripe fruit attack. Rather piercing acidity, this is somewhat overwhelming and slightly upsets the balance. Excellent fruit present, but slightly in the background, ripe tannins well managed even if relatively present at this moment, but integrating smoothly. At the end, the fresh fruit flavors emerge fully and leave palate with a smooth, most agreeable sensation. Lovely fruited aftertaste – completing the picture.

Podere Guado al Melo, Guado al Melo Superiore
Color : Bright, fresh, vivid garnet, red ruby rim. Attractive appearance.
Nose : Not immediately forthcoming. Floral attack of peony followed by spicy, deep seated fruit. Tonic, vivacious bouquet. Blood orange fruit fragrance with lovely citreous acidity. Attractive, fruited and fragrant expression.
Palate : Quite tight grained attack, plenty of deep and ripe fruit combining beautifully with the integrating tannins and fresh acidity. Nice structure, fine balance. Showing great potential. Lovely austerity on finish. Attractive wine with promise.

Guicciardini Strozzi, Vignarè
Color : Deep, dark, purple garnet, purple red edge.
Nose : Opening slowly. Blood orange, refreshing citreous acidity, yet lovely fruit driven bouquet, spicy and very fragrant.
Palate : Round, juicy, ripe, warm fruit, lovely acidity, tight knit fruit flavors, quite powerful, but fruited and generous, well mastered, noble tannins. Long in the mouth. Pure fruit to the finish with hint of austerity. Great promise ! Use patience for this one.

Azienda Agricola Collemassari, Grattamacco
Color : Pure, bright, vivid, fine garnet, deep, ruby red edge.
Nose : Bright, quite light attack. Floral notes – fresh flowers, fruit expression against the background of spicy notes. Bouquet reasonably forward.
Palate : Very tight knit and fruited structure. Quite light structure of elegant proportions, but voluminous fruit, tannins quite powerfully present, but well controlled. Lovely texture, still slightly granular, beginning to turn attractively silky with fine acidity. Hint of tobacco at the end. Long in the mouth. Overall more refined than powerful. Attractive, austere fruit, hint of dryness, but with lingering fruit nuances. Delicious wine.

Castello di Bolgheri, Castello di Bolgheri
Color : Bright, vivid, garnet, ruby red to edge.
Nose : Quite animal attack, hint of undergrowth, tobacco notes, hint of Mediterranean “Macchia”, deep macerate, chocolate toned fruit, richly present in the background. Marked by oak, but not overwhelmingly so. Not fully integrated but shows promise.
Palate : Hint of vanilla on attack. Deeply macerated fruit flavors. Potent expression in the mouth, very tight knit, powerful structure, but not completely refined. Tannins very present, but will potentially integrate well into full bodied wine. Clean, juicy finish. Huge wine requiring patience.

Tenuta Ornellaia, Ornellaia
Color : Very deep garnet, red, dark ruby to rim. Velvety attractive and bright.
Nose : Very young fruit attack, followed by tremendous panoply of fragrances. Deep and complex aromatic expression. Red forest, small berry fruit overlaying the bouquet. Strain of minerality. Cedar wood and Cabernet notes. Hint of deeper blackcurrant and ripe, black mulberry aromas. Touch of spice. Very controlled, many layered and refined.
Palate : Following in the image of the bouquet. Lovely fruit overture – pure and expressive. Tight knit structure, delicate, yet granular texture, hints of dark chocolate, spice, Havana cigars. Complex flavors framework. Sound tannins firmly present, but beautifully harnessed. Beautiful acidity balance. Long, lingering, totally fruit finish. Harmony, length and purity with a certain noblesse. Brilliant, delicate austerity. Fine wine with great potential.

Tenuta Argentiera, Argentiera
Color : Deep, dark, slightly purple garnet, red purple to rim. Very attractive appearance.
Nose : Fresh leather and tobacco notes on attack. Spicy, rich red blossoms – roses and peony. Deeply macerated, red fruit fragrances, complex, multi facetted and quite powerful expression. Hint of noble austerity.
Palate : Quite powerful wine. Lovely, fresh, vivid, vibrant fruit attack, but acidity somewhat piercing at present, yet fruit density totally capable of absorbing this refreshing influence and assuring balance for future. Tannins extremely well controlled and well integrated into the fruit based structure. Lovely texture in the mouth. Harmony guaranteed by splendid, juicy fruit. Long and complex wine.

Podere Sapaio, Sapaio
Color : Dark, almost black, purple garnet, garnet purple to edge. Attractive appearance.
Nose : Well fruited, open, straight forward and attractive bouquet. Restrained and concentrated and balanced. Fruit, fine chocolate and nuts. Slight hint of oak on finish.
Palate : Ripe, black cherry. Plenty of fruit. Rich chocolate. Intense. Very firm structure. Fresh acidity and very smooth tannins. Spice. Very powerful finish of deep, ripe fruit and sturdy tannins, which will be absorbed by fruit and structure. Hint of chocolaty bitterness at very end.


TOSCANA IGT 2003
Azienda Agricola Le Macchiole, Paleo
Color : Vivid, pure, deep garnet, ruby red to rim.
Nose : Very concentrated attack. Autumn fragrances, fresh, wild, red berries, delicate chocolate and cacao notes. Deep, pungent and very intense aromatic expression. Invasive and satisfying bouquet.
Palate : Big, rich and intense. Long, fresh fruit attack, highly structured, acidity holding up. , still slightly granular texture. Tobacco, leather and spicy notes. Lingering flavors. Slightly warm finish.

Tenuta dell’Ornellaia, Masseto
Color : Deep, dark, almost black garnet, garnet to rim. Very attractive, velvety appearance.
Nose : Lovely complete bouquet. Layered fragrance. Fresh red and black fruit, fresh blossom, touch of light, sweet and delicate spice, hint of cigar box. Splendid fresh acidity. Long, lingering and enticing aromas. Hugely complex, surprisingly restrained. Noble tones. Mature and balanced.
Palate : Tremendous volume, deep seated, black fruit flavors. Fine thread of acidity. Very tight knit structure, tannins attractively mastered and integrating into the fruit base. Pure expression of immense, controlled richness and perfect maturity. Quite powerful wine. Vivacious texture on tongue. Lingering taste and generous in the mouth. Finish balanced and harmonious. Elegance, finesse and length. Noble expression of an amazingly structured Merlot. Beautiful. Enjoy in 5 years and more.


BOLGHERI RED 2003
Azienda Agricola Casa di Terra
Color : Very dark, purple garnet, garnet to edge.
Nose : Reasonable restrained. Fruit and cacao aromas. Quite spicy. Good balance, fresh acidity. Showing great style.
Palate : Fresh fruit attack. Quite severe because of heat, but succulent fruit and smooth texture. Well harnessed, if quite powerful and fine tannins. Integrating into the tremendous fruit structure. Fresh acidity. Spicy, hint of leather. Long and strong, but well balanced. Nicely expressed, restrained austerity. Very attractive glass of wine.

Azienda Agricola Michele Satta, Piastraia
Color : Very dark garnet, deep garnet to rim.
Nose : Attractive, freshly dried red and black fruit aromas. Well balanced and pure bouquet, not very generous at present. Good notes of spice. Hint of leather and delicate animal tones. Latent aromatic power.
Palate : Delicious fruit - ripe, generous and clean. Lovely spice. Good acidity. Long and well balanced with fine acidity. Powerful tannins, but integrating fast. Firm, poised structure. Still young, slightly granular texture. Satisfying, lingering flavors in the mouth and finishing on lovely fruit notes. Hint of attractive austerity. Great potential.


BOLGHERI SUPERIORE RED 2003
Azienda Agricola Michele Satta, I Castagni
Color : Very dark purple garnet from core to rim.
Nose : Discreet bouquet of subtle aromas. Fresh and dried fruit notes, floral fragrance. Pure and restrained.
Palate : Severe opening attack, yet deep scented fruit flavors, powerful, vigorous tannins, fresh acidity, supple structure, attractive texture. Fruit develops in mouth to gain control. Deep macerated fruit to the end. Hint of tobacco and leather notes. Fine freshness in spite of weight. Lovely austerity, but not the slightest expression of dryness. A complex, multi layered, cerebral wine. Huge potential in both quality and maturing ability. Fine and individual wine.

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