Bolgheri DOC
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The Bordeaux of Italy: a coastal strip under a cypress-lined avenue where Cabernet and Merlot ripen fully in maritime warmth on iron-rich clay and gravel. Reds show cassis, black cherry, Mediterranean scrub, graphite and cedar, with plush, ripe tannin and 14% alcohol or more; superiore bottlings from Ornellaia, Grattamacco and Le Macchiole rank among Italy's most expensive. The basic rosso from Guado al Tasso, Le Serre Nuove or Michele Satta is a much cheaper way to taste the zone, and the Vermentino-based whites are underrated.
Reviews
97Grattamacco Bolgheri Superiore 2023
“The 2023 Grattamacco Bolgheri Superiore, a blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Sangiovese, and 15% Merlot, shows a dark brick-ruby core…”
Tasted September 29, 2026. Read the full review.
99Ornellaia Bolgheri Superiore 2023
“Intense and opulent, the 2023 Ornellaia from Bolgheri blends 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 26% Merlot, 12% Cabernet Franc, and 7% Petit Verdot,…”
Tasted September 29, 2026. Read the full review.
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Ornellaia Bolgheri Superiore 2013
“A cool season and naturally low yields gave the 2013 Ornellaia from Bolgheri a concentration that has carried it gracefully through its…”
Tasted September 29, 2026. Read the full review.
97Ornellaia Bianco 2023
“The 2023 Ornellaia Bianco from Bolgheri is a 100% Sauvignon Blanc drawn from a selection of the estate’s finest blocks, grown on cool, deep…”
Tasted September 29, 2026. Read the full review.
97Grattamacco Bolgheri Superiore 2022
“Dusty, cedar-scented herbs set the tone for the 2022 Grattamacco Bolgheri Superiore, built from 67% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Sangiovese, and…”
Tasted September 29, 2026. Read the full review.
94Grattamacco Bolgheri Vermentino 2024
“A pronounced salinity runs through the 2024 Grattamacco Bianco from Bolgheri, a 100% Vermentino fermented and aged 40% in French oak and…”
Tasted September 29, 2026. Read the full review.
94Grattamacco Bolgheri Rosso 2024
“Drawn from the estate’s younger vineyards, the 2024 Grattamacco Rosso from Bolgheri blends 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 25% Cabernet…”
Tasted September 29, 2026. Read the full review.
Other bottles on my list
Antinori Tenuta Guado al Tasso
Il Bruciato Bolgheri
The everyday Bolgheri: Cabernet, Merlot and Syrah with cassis, cocoa and soft tannin, in every store.
$25 to $30Wine-SearcherLe Serre Nuove dell'Ornellaia Bolgheri
Second wine of Ornellaia, Merlot-led, with plum, violet and polished tannin; a good proxy for the grand vin at a third of the price.
$60 to $75Wine-Searcher
| Producer | Wine | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antinori Tenuta Guado al Tasso | Il Bruciato Bolgheri The everyday Bolgheri: Cabernet, Merlot and Syrah with cassis, cocoa and soft tannin, in every store. | $25 to $30 | Wine-Searcher |
| Ornellaia | Le Serre Nuove dell'Ornellaia Bolgheri Second wine of Ornellaia, Merlot-led, with plum, violet and polished tannin; a good proxy for the grand vin at a third of the price. | $60 to $75 | Wine-Searcher |