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Bolgheri Red Bordeaux Blend

9.4200 ratings
9.436 pro ratings
Bolgheri, Livorno, Tuscany, Italy
Red Bordeaux Blend
Top Notes For
Ira Schwartz

Despite a nine year difference the color of the wines were very similar. There were no doubt that the wines were siblings, the DNA was very clear. On the nose, they were twins with the younger sibling demonstrating more intensity, but the exact same scents. It was on the palate where differences showed up. The fruit had a slightly darker profile along with cassis, cigar box and cedar. Slightly more tannins that did not impede a long finish which did not show any hint of alcohol. Very supportive acidity. There is no rush to drink.

Despite a nine year difference the color of the wines were very similar. There were no doubt that the wines were siblings, the DNA was very clear. On the nose, they were twins with the younger sibling demonstrating more intensity, but the exact same scents. It was on the palate where differences showed up. The fruit had a slightly darker profile along with cassis, cigar box and cedar. Slightly more tannins that did not impede a long finish which did not show any hint of alcohol. Very supportive acidity. There is no rush to drink.

Oct 1st, 2026
Brian S

Nose: funky, mushroom, umami, aged soy sauce, mushroom broth, dried ramen noodles.
Palate: black currant, fig and raisin.

Nose: funky, mushroom, umami, aged soy sauce, mushroom broth, dried ramen noodles.
Palate: black currant, fig and raisin.

Mar 3rd, 2018
Rob Mondavi

Owner/President of Winemaking Folio Fine Wine Partners

10

Love the elegance of this wine with all the modern comforts of fruit and oak. Elegance can be sexy and this wine does it. Of course dark fruit, fresh plum, lovely tobacco and hidden exotic spices from the oak. Superbly long and enticing finish. Buy it.

Love the elegance of this wine with all the modern comforts of fruit and oak. Elegance can be sexy and this wine does it. Of course dark fruit, fresh plum, lovely tobacco and hidden exotic spices from the oak. Superbly long and enticing finish. Buy it.

2 people found it helpfulJan 8th, 2014
Evan Bienstock

Anniversary bottling. Terrific.

Anniversary bottling. Terrific.

1 person found it helpfulMar 16th, 2018
Cathy Levy

2010, still young, but outstanding

2010, still young, but outstanding

1 person found it helpfulFeb 21st, 2018
leon egozi

Superbowl of wine night

Superbowl of wine night

1 person found it helpfulFeb 11th, 2018
Howard Greenfield

Howard had this 9 years ago

Howard had this 9 years ago

1 person found it helpfulFeb 10th, 2018
Rick Phillips

Rick had this 9 years ago

Rick had this 9 years ago

1 person found it helpfulJan 31st, 2018
Stef Van Der Vorst

Stef had this 9 years ago

Stef had this 9 years ago

1 person found it helpfulJan 5th, 2018
Andrew Lampasone

Owner Wine Watch Selections

9.4

Their 25th anniversary bottling

Their 25th anniversary bottling

1 person found it helpfulSep 24th, 2013