Fratini Bolgheri Superiore DOC - Tenuta Hortense
 
 
 Great wines, as we know, are built piece by piece between the vines, and "Fratini," Tenuta Hortense's Bolgheri Rosso Superiore, is no exception. It's made from Cabernet Sauvignon grapes, complemented by small additions of Merlot and Cabernet Franc. It ferments using only indigenous yeasts and is aged for at least 18 months in oak barrels. It's as powerful as it is elegant: a true Bolgheri excellence.
 
 
 Type: Red Wine
 
 Denomination: Bolgheri DOC
 
 Origin: Italy - Tuscany
 
 Grape varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot - Cabernet Franc
 
 Alcohol Content: 14%
 
 Format: 75cl - 1.5L with Gift Box
 
 Allergens: Sulphites
 
 Chalice: Grand Ballon
 
 Serving Temperature: 18°C
 
 
 Tasting Notes: Intense purple-red in color, with violet highlights. Notes of ripe dark fruit emerge on the nose, complemented by regional and varietal notes of herbaceous, salty, and vegetal notes. The spicy note is not insignificant. The palate is well-balanced between fruit and tertiary complexity; the finish is long.
 
 
 Pairings: Excellent with red meats and game, it is perfect with roast veal.
 
 
 The Winery: The view is always that of Bolgheri, in the municipality of Donoratico, where Tenuta Hortense's vineyards feature typical Bordeaux varietals such as Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot. From all the available acreage, the choice of ten hectares of vineyards was not at all random, but carefully considered, thanks also to the help of expert consultants such as Eric Boissenot, a consultant for important Bordeaux chateaux such as Lafite-Rothschild, Margaux, and Mouton-Rothschild, and Emiliano Falsini, a consultant for leading Italian estates in the Barolo and Etna regions. Everything among the vineyards has been meticulously planned, ensuring the utmost respect for the environment, nature, ecosystem, and biodiversity. Each parcel benefits from state-of-the-art irrigation systems, and every single plant is meticulously cared for. After the harvest, which is done exclusively by hand, the grapes arrive at the winery to be vinified and fermented exclusively with indigenous yeasts. The wine is then aged in oak barrels. This creates bottles capable of meeting the highest quality standards: wines that express the extraordinary excellence of the Bolgheri terroir.