Tenute Ambrogio and Giovanni Folonari Baia al Vento Bolgheri D.O.C. 2020

Tenute Ambrogio and Giovanni Folonari Baia al Vento Bolgheri D.O.C. 2020
On the Bolgheri provincial road, in the heart of the elite production of Bolgheri wines, the Folonari family cultivates approximately 7 hectares of Merlot destined for the production of Baia al Vento. A vineyard characterized by soils rich in mineral substances and iron which provide structure, elegance and aromatic richness. Merlot from Vallone dei Messi gives great pleasure to the palate as well as a consistent structure and the typical sensations of ripe red fruit which evolve and enrich with long refinements.
The 2018 vintage is characterized by sensory redundancy: liquorice, thyme, wood aromas such as spices, tobacco, chocolate. The mouth is very structured, full-bodied, soft, never excessively sweet, always with very velvety and silky tannins and a balanced alcohol content that accompanies great softness.

First harvest: 2007
Shelf life: up to 30 years

The earth
Production Area: selection of grapes from the best vineyards of our Tenuta Campo al Mare in the Bolgheri area

The grapes
Grape varieties: Merlot 90% – Cabernet Franc 10%
Planting density: 6,250 vines per hectare
Production per hectare: on average 5.5 t. of grapes
Grape yield: approximately 65%

In the basement
Vinification: maceration for approximately 30 days at a temperature of 28°C
Maturation: in 500 lt and 225 lt French oak tonneaux and barriques, half new and half one year old, for approximately 30 months
Refinement: in bottle for at least 3 months