Emilio Primo Rosso DOC Bolgheri Rosso

First wine to be produced by Terre del Marchesato new cellar in 2003, takes its name after Maurizio’s Grandfather who bought the company land in Bolgheri from Marquise Incisa della Rocchetta in 1954. Emilio Primo Rosso complies Bolgheri tradition in a ‘melange’ of a powerful Cabernet Sauvignon, round Merlot, elegant Syrah, thus creating an enveloping, balanced wine of remarkable personality.

Informations

  • First year of production: 2003
  • Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon 60%, Merlot 30% e Syrah 10%
  • Breeding system: cordone speronato singolo
  • Vinification: in tini d’acciaio
  • Refinement: 12 mesi in barrique di rovere francese
  • Alcohol: 13.5% Vol.
  • Temperature: 16° / 18° C
  • Annual production: 30.000 bottiglie
  • Formats: 375 ml – 750 ml – 1,5 lt. – 3 lt. – 6 lt. – 12 lt.

Tasting notes

  • Color: crystal clear, intense ruby ​​red colour with a nice density in the glass.
  • Scents: cabernet is immediately perceived at first smell, red fruits, vanilla, spices and pepper notes are sensed. A nice note of roasting and powdered coffee. There is a fresh note like the fruit of chinotto and tamarind.
  • Flavor: perfect alcoholic note in the mouth, very pleasant, not intrusive. Good acidity with a nice sapidity. Clear but velvety tannins. Excellent structure.
  • Ideal match: ravioli with meat sauce, tortelli, baked lasagna, boar in white / roe deer. Peposo, overcooked; side dish roast potatoes; cauliflower / flan leeks. Unripened or medium seasoned cheese.
  • Perfect dish: wild boar meat recepees with or without tomato sauce.