In 2012 I purchased and began cultivating this small vineyard
represents the excellence of Bolgheri's land and mine
production.
The soil is clayey and rich in skeleton, which allows for a
very gradual maturation, especially significant aspect
for the Merlot. The character of the wine is therefore Mediterranean but
balanced.
TECHNICAL NOTES
Company: az agr Fabio Motta
Denomination: Le Gonnare - Bolgheri Rosso Superiore Doc
Grape variety: 70% Merlot - 30% Cabernet Sauvignon
Production area: Bolgheri
Soil: sandy - sedimentary clay
Bottles produced: 10,000
Harvest period: beginning of September. (Merlot) end of September
(Cabernet Sauvignon)
Cultivation form: guyot
Height of the vineyards: 150 m. above sea level
Exposure: North - North West
WINEMAKING
The grapes are harvested in small crates, they come entirely
destemmed and pressed. I ferment as always with natural yeasts
in non-vitrified concrete tanks with particular care
maceration times.
After the natural malolactic fermentation it goes into barriques
a quarter are new, preferring light roasts.
Here it ages for about 18 months and after the appropriate filtrations it is
ready for bottling. Remains in the bottle for at least 1 year.