{"product_id":"bellaja-bolgheri-superiore-2022","title":"Bell'Aja Bolgheri Superiore 2022","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBell’Aja Bolgheri Superiore is a still red wine created from a meticulous blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. An authentic expression of Bolgheri Rosso Superiore, this wine by San Felice stands out in the glass for its \u003cstrong\u003edeep ruby red colour\u003c\/strong\u003e. The aromatic profile opens with intense scents of ripe fruit, enriched by \u003cstrong\u003espicy notes of liquorice\u003c\/strong\u003e and delicate hints of cocoa. On the palate, it reveals a balanced texture, offering a full and dense sip, supported by \u003cstrong\u003esilky and enveloping tannins\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis red is produced at the San Felice estate, specifically in the Le Sondraie area, a highly renowned zone in the heart of Bolgheri, Tuscany. The grapes come from the estate’s best plots, cultivated using the \u003cstrong\u003espur-pruned cordon\u003c\/strong\u003e system. The uniqueness of the territory is reflected in the roots of the vines, which thrive in a distinctive \u003cstrong\u003esilty-sandy soil\u003c\/strong\u003e, essential for giving the wine its precise territorial identity. This geological matrix encourages harmonious development, combining drinkability with a \u003cstrong\u003edefined structure\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe process begins with \u003cstrong\u003efermentation with maceration\u003c\/strong\u003e on the skins for twenty-five days, aimed at extracting colour and structure. Afterwards, the wine matures for eighteen months in \u003cstrong\u003eFrench oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e, to consolidate and evolve the tannins. This method, combined with balanced acidity, ensures its stability over time. The result is a harmonious sip, with a strong \u003cstrong\u003eageing potential\u003c\/strong\u003e that can reach up to fifteen years.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2022 vintage of Bell’Aja Bolgheri Superiore originates from the finest plot of the San Felice estate, in the Le Sondraie area. Dominated by Merlot, this elegant red, crafted by oenologist Leonardo Bellaccini, expresses the character of the local \u003cstrong\u003esilty-sandy soils\u003c\/strong\u003e. After careful maceration, the slow \u003cstrong\u003e18-month maturation in French oak barriques\u003c\/strong\u003e imparts a dense structure and silky tannins. Awarded \u003cstrong\u003e90 points by Wine Spectator\u003c\/strong\u003e, it boasts an extraordinary ageing potential, capable of evolving masterfully for up to 15 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"San Felice","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45113028903083,"sku":"56574","price":46.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/bell-aja-bolgheri-superiore-2022_56574_1_f2ffda99-eb79-471c-a609-bd185f06ffa0.webp?v=1773767517","url":"https:\/\/xtriwine.com\/en-be\/products\/bellaja-bolgheri-superiore-2022","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}