RGENTIERA 2015
DOC BOLGHERI SUPERIORE
Argentiera, DOC Bolgheri Superiore, draws its strength and uniqueness from the land
magnificent that generated it. His grapes come from the company's most suitable vineyards
of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc.
It is a wine with a rich and silky taste. The long maturation in French oak barriques,
the structure of the Cabernet Sauvignon and the unique terroir of Tenuta Argentiera make
this wine is one of the greatest expressions of the Bolgheri area.
COMPOSITION
Cabernet Sauvignon 50% Merlot 40% Cabernet Franc 10%
WINEMAKING
The grapes, harvested manually and selected, come from the most suitable plots of the company which are located between 180 and 200 m above sea level. The grapes
whole by gravity they fall into the tanks, the varieties were vinified separately. Fermentation and maceration took place in
steel tanks for approximately 25/30 days at a controlled temperature not exceeding 28/30° C. The wine was transferred into half-size barriques
new 225 liters of French oak in which malolactic fermentation has been completed. The refinement took place in barriques and subsequently
in the bottle before being placed on the market.