{"product_id":"bell-aja-bolgheri-doc-2023","title":"Bell’Aja Bolgheri DOC 2023","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"full\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"title\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot vines are cultivated in sandy-silt soils typical of the Bolgheri region. The grapes are carefully selected and undergo 18 days fermentation and maceration in stainless steel followed by 12 months maturation in French oak, and a further 3 months in bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"half\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"title\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLifted aromas of fresh red berries and plum fruit with cedarwood, and gentle minty notes. The palate is ripe with layers of bramble and black cherry fruit balanced by savoury, spice and tobacco characters, supple tannins and a twist of sour cherry acidity on the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"title\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood match\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrink with ravioli and meat ragu, braised duck breast or grilled lamb chops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"half\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"title\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"award-year-title\"\u003e2019 Vintage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"award-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"award\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"award-icon\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/boutinot.com\/wp-content\/webp-express\/webp-images\/uploads\/2017\/09\/The_Wine_Merchant_Top_100.png.webp\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"award-name\"\u003eThe Wine Merchant Top 100 2022\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"award-status\"\u003eTop 100\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sidebar\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"heading\"\u003eABV\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e14%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"heading\"\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e75\u003cspan\u003ecl\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"heading\"\u003eRegion\/Country\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToscana, Italy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"heading\"\u003eGrape\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMerlot 60%, Cabernet Sauvignon 40%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"heading\"\u003eClosure\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCork\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"heading\"\u003eWinemaker\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeonardo Bellaccini\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"heading\"\u003eAppellation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBolgheri DOC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"heading\"\u003eAllergen info\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContains sulphites and no other allergens\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container-inner dark_background\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prefab-slice producer-single\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"box box-full center-align-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"slide-content\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"carousel-title\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBell'Aja\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"carousel-description\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"wine-country\"\u003eItaly\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"producer-web-page\"\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.sanfelice.com\/en\/estates\/bellaja-bolgheri\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ewww.sanfelice.com\/en\/estates\/bellaja-bolgheri\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container-inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"two-col-inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"half full-img center-align-content\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/boutinot.com\/manufacturer\/medium\/1022_S.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"half full-stack left-align-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"desc-inner\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMeet the Producer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bolgheri DOC (established in 1994) runs parallel to the Tuscan coast, bordering on the Ligurian Sea. The proximity to the coast brings light into the vineyards, and the moderate temperatures ensure a slow and regular ripening period for the grapes - maintaining fresh acidity and aromas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe winery has 13.5 hectares of vineyard in the Bolgheri zone. 6 hectares are situated in the northern area of the DOC called Le Sondraie – just a couple of kilometres from the coast and due west of Siena. Vines here are around 10-15yrs old and planted in the sand-silt soils typical of the region (vineyard acquired in 2016).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition they have recently acquired a further 7.5ha of vineyard (and a further 3.5ha to be developed) further south. Vines here were planted from 2000 – and they are also investing in a new winery building.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInternational varieties dominate the region and this estate is no exception – with Merlot (4ha) and Cabernet Sauvignon (2ha) at Le Sondraie, and predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Syrah cultivated at their newer site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Wenlock Cellars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56576653525336,"sku":null,"price":27.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0936\/2243\/6184\/files\/ISF080.png?v=1769082808","url":"https:\/\/wenlockcellars.co.uk\/products\/bell-aja-bolgheri-doc-2023","provider":"Wenlock Cellars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}