Region
Bolgheri
Bolgheri sits on the Tuscan coast and behaves differently from the inland hills. Its reds lean on Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc, and its story is tied to the wines once described as Super Tuscans.
Key facts
- Where
- The Tuscan coast, south of Livorno.
- Principal red grapes
- Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc.
- Turning point
- Bolgheri's red wine rules were revised in 1994 to recognise reds made from grapes such as Cabernet and Merlot.
- Sassicaia
- Its first commercial vintage was 1968, introduced in 1972.
Known for
- Riper, rounder reds than inland Tuscany
- Bordeaux grape varieties in a Mediterranean setting
- The origins of the Super Tuscan term
Stories
Learn
Super Tuscans, without the mythologyA commercial nickname that became a legend, and what it actually describes today.
Travel
How to plan a wine day in TuscanyOne area, two visits, a long lunch and a driver. The rest is detail.
Related
Region
TuscanyPairing
Tuscan food and wine
Sources and further reading