Bolgheri Superiore Fratini 2019, Tenuta Hortense
Bolgheri Rosso Bolgheri DOC - Morbido e Internazionale style, Cabernet, Merlot, Cabernet Franc
Bolgheri Superiore Fratini 2019, Tenuta Hortense
The Fratini 2019 is the quintessence of Bolgheri power in a vintage many describe as "textbook." If 2018 was classic and balanced, the 2019 here shows itself with explosive force and impressive material depth. On the nose, it is a cascade of dark aromas: blueberry jam, pure licorice, resin, and a note of dark chocolate intertwined with an almost iron-like mineral tone. On the palate, the wine is a giant: the impact is monumental, with a velvety progression but a remarkable density. The tannins are dense, numerous, but of impeccable quality, perfectly integrated into a lush fruit mass. The finish is a long return of sweet spices and Mediterranean scrub, suggesting extraordinary longevity.
TECHNICAL PROFILE
· Producer: Tenuta Hortense · Origin: Toscana
· Blend: Cabernet, Merlot, Cabernet Franc
· Denomination: Bolgheri DOC
· ABV: 14.5%
· Vintage: 2019
SERVING GUIDE
· Temperature: 16-18°C
· Glass: Bordeaux Glass
· Decanting: 30 minutes recommended
· Cellaring: 5-15 years
· Body: Full-bodied (★★★★☆)
FOOD PAIRING
· Braised ox, Game meats, Aged cheeses, Herb-crusted lamb rack
Bolgheri Superiore Fratini 2019, Tenuta Hortense
The Fratini 2019 is the quintessence of Bolgheri power in a vintage many describe as "textbook." If 2018 was classic and balanced, the 2019 here shows itself with explosive force and impressive material depth. On the nose, it is a cascade of dark aromas: blueberry jam, pure licorice, resin, and a note of dark chocolate intertwined with an almost iron-like mineral tone. On the palate, the wine is a giant: the impact is monumental, with a velvety progression but a remarkable density. The tannins are dense, numerous, but of impeccable quality, perfectly integrated into a lush fruit mass. The finish is a long return of sweet spices and Mediterranean scrub, suggesting extraordinary longevity.
TECHNICAL PROFILE
· Producer: Tenuta Hortense · Origin: Toscana
· Blend: Cabernet, Merlot, Cabernet Franc
· Denomination: Bolgheri DOC
· ABV: 14.5%
· Vintage: 2019
SERVING GUIDE
· Temperature: 16-18°C
· Glass: Bordeaux Glass
· Decanting: 30 minutes recommended
· Cellaring: 5-15 years
· Body: Full-bodied (★★★★☆)
FOOD PAIRING
· Braised ox, Game meats, Aged cheeses, Herb-crusted lamb rack
