{"title":"Bolgheri Wine Collection","description":"\u003cp\u003eBolgheri is the birthplace of the Super Tuscan movement and home to some of Italy's most collectible wines. Discover world-class Cabernet Sauvignon and Bordeaux-inspired blends from Tuscany's celebrated coastal appellation.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"somm2406-amp19carign-750","title":"2019 Ampeleia, Costa Toscana IGT \"Carignano\"","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn a world of commodified, commercial wine “brands,” here’s a completely authentic, unique wine of place instead. Whether your budget is $35 a bottle or $500 a bottle, this is the kind of wine you should be spending your hard-earned wine dollars on. Not only is it the (delicious) product of conscientious natural farming and winemaking, it is relentlessly interesting: Yes, it’s from Tuscany, Italy (not exactly unexplored terrain), but it’s from a part of Tuscany even most wine experts would be hard-pressed to describe. It’s crafted from a grape, Carignan (Carignano in Italian), that few would identify as “Tuscan” and even fewer would ascribe the appropriate respect and appreciation, regardless of where it’s grown. But it works on every level, because, as it happens, this grape and this place have a long history together. Normally, we think of the Tuscan Coast as the home of rich, opulent “Super Tuscans” from Bordeaux varieties; this is something else entirely, and it had us all swooning. It’s a refreshing, unoaked, mineral-drenched joy to drink, full of energy and purity. It’s a “natural” wine, but a clean, fault-free one. And it’s a steal at this price. You can’t afford to miss it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe estate that produces this wine, Ampeleia, is tucked away high in the hills around Roccatederighi, a hilltop village in Tuscany’s Grosseto province that is miles away, literally and figuratively, from some of the more-famous wine villages (Bolgheri; Suvereto) that dot Tuscany’s Mediterranean coastline. Ampeleia was founded in 2002 by the internationally beloved natural wine maven Elisabetta Foradori, who hails from the more-northerly Trentino region and has become well-known for the wines she produces there. Elisabetta and her partners chose the young winemaker and viticulturist Marco Tait, also from Trentino, to head up operations at Ampeleia, and, 20+ years on, he’s still at the helm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlthough the Ampeleia vineyards fall within the Tuscan sub-region known as the Maremma, Roccatederighi is a different kind of “Maremma” than what most Italian wine aficionados are used to: Most of us think of coastal Tuscany as a place of low, rolling hills and fertile soils, with lots of pasture land and vineyards planted on a large scale. We think hot, “Mediterranean” climate. But Ampeleia’s vineyards are situated further inland, at high (up to 600 meters) altitudes, in a cluster of pre-Apennine hills called the Colline Metallifere (“metal-rich hills”). In years past, this was a huge mining area, and today the region falls within the Colline Metallifere Geopark, one of nine such parks in Italy recognized by UNESCO for their exceptional geological interest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTait and team organically and biodynamically farm a patchwork of vineyards at high altitudes around Roccatederighi, taking their cues as to what to plant based on the soil mix available to them in the site. Topsoils are generally thin mixtures of clay and sand, layered over a variety of metamorphic and volcanic rock, including schist and rhyolite. Given the elevations, the climate is a little more ventilated and cooler relative to places further west and south in the Maremma, and it shows in this wine: This is a brisk, fragrant, lower-a.b.v. expression of Carignan—not something we often see in more “traditional” terroirs like France’s Languedoc-Roussillon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis 2019 hails from a small, secluded hillside parcel called “Campo al Finocchio” (“fennel field”), which has mineral-rich schist soil mixed with gray clay. Tait included about 15% whole grape clusters during fermentation, which lends the wine some nice Beaujolais-esque crunch, and aging lasted about 10 months in concrete tanks. This is a bright, juicy red, medium-ruby in color with pink and magenta highlights, redolent of blackberry and black cherry along with more savory notes of wild herbs, leather, and crushed rocks. It is medium-bodied and very lively, with well-rounded tannins. If you’re accustomed to chucky, syrupy Carignan, here’s something completely different. It will take well to a chill, and is tailor-made for outdoor dining, be it something simple like burgers or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebistecca,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or something more ambitious. Pull the cork, give it a splash-decant about 15 minutes before serving, and have a second bottle at the ready. Cheers!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42625191968822,"sku":"SOMM2406-AMP19CARIGN-750","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2019Ampeleia_CostaToscanaIGTCarignano_MainImage-1800x1800.jpg?v=1716900837"},{"product_id":"tenuta-dell-ornella-ornellaia-bolgheri-superioresomm2511-orn22bolg-750","title":"2022 Tenuta dell’Ornella “Ornellaia” Bolgheri Superiore","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrnellaia estate in Bolgheri\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (Tuscan Coast) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehas become one of the most iconic blends in all of Italy. Modeled after a Bordeaux top growth, this estate, within 25 years, has had a\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e trajectory that has put it on course with the First Growths of Bordeaux. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt shares the mantle with Sassicaia as one of Tuscany’s true “First Growths”. Prized for its impressive silkiness upon release, with a powerful Bordeaux-like structure is a must for serious collectors. Structured, but racy at the same time. An amalgam of chocolate licorice, sandalwood, soy, graphite, and espresso adds to the complexity. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAppealing to both Super Tuscan purists \u0026amp; First Growth Bordeaux collectors at a fraction of the price! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSecure your bottles today and experience why Ornellaia remains one of the most iconic wines in all of Italy. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTenuta dell’Ornellaia is the brainchild of Lodovico Antinor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ei, who founded this gorgeous, sprawling estate in Tuscany’s Maremma in 1981. Vines were planted in 1982, and the first vintages were overseen by the legendary oenologist and winemaker Andre Tchelistcheff. Today, Ornellaia is owned by the Frescobaldi family, but like all of the Frescobaldi properties, it is run independently. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe estate produces a wide range of wines, from the entry-level Le Volte to the super-premium Merlot Masseto. To us, it’s the Cabernet Sauvignon-based Ornellaia that truly captures the essence of these unique vineyards and microclimates. Great attention is given to viticulture and winemaking. Each of the varieties and parcels is harvested, vinified, and aged separately, a process that can include as many as 80 separate component wines. Fermentation takes place partly in wood and partly in steel, while the malolactic fermentation is finished in French oak barrels. The wines are aged separately for roughly twelve months. The final blend is assembled, and the wines are racked back into oak for a further six months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eMolte Grazie!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44324188651574,"sku":"SOMM2511-ORN22BOLG-750","price":249.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2022Tenutadell_Ornellaia_Ornellaia_BolgheriSuperioreDOC_1.png?v=1762982161"},{"product_id":"2023-tenuta-dell-ornella-ornellaia-bolgheri-superioresomm2604-orn23bolg-750","title":"2023 Tenuta dell’Ornellaia “Ornellaia” Bolgheri Superiore","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eThe 2023 Ornellaia stands as a universal blue-chip icon, maintaining a trajectory that rivals the First Growths of Bordeaux. This landmark vintage marks the first full release under winemaker Marco Balsimelli, formerly of Pauillac’s Pichon Baron, who has masterfully fused Bordelais precision with the estate’s unique Bolgheri terroir. Arriving to soaring critical acclaim—including a perfect 100-point score—this release is a definitive acquisition for collectors who prioritize Italy’s most prestigious, investment-grade \"First Growths.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eMeticulously crafted from 80 individually vinified base wines, the 2023 effort is \"muscular yet ethereal,\" offering a sophisticated profile of graphite, sandalwood, and espresso. Prized for its legendary silkiness and racy power, it delivers the pedigree and complexity of a top-tier Pauillac growth at a fraction of the price. With perfect scores and a limited allocation, this window for Super Tuscan purists and Bordeaux collectors is expected to close rapidly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eCritical Acclaim:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e100 Points, Inside Bordeaux\u003c\/b\u003e \" … confident and well judged, this is smoky yet ethereal, muscular yet light, wonderfully juicy and fragrant …” - Jane Anson\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/wine_advoate_logo_240x240.png?v=1769834033\" alt=\"\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e98 Points, Wine Advocate\u003c\/b\u003e: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e“This is a meticulously made Ornellaia that captures the vintage with remarkable elegance.\" - Monica Lerner\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e98 Points, The Wine Palate: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\"The full-bodied palate is taut with muscular black fruit and firm, grainy tannins, delivering a refreshing line that lifts the long, decadent finish. Impressive!” - Lisa\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003ePerrotti-Brown\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/decanter_logo_240x240.png?v=1769834034\" alt=\"\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e96 Points, Decanter\u003c\/b\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\"A surprisingly lightweight and finessed Ornellaia – the first full vintage under the watchful gaze of ex-Bordeaux winemaker Marco Balsimelli. Rose and violet fragrance introduces crunchy hedgerow berry flavours kissed by menthol, cardamom, black pepper and petrichor. Breezy-fresh and with good intensity, it's a slender, vertical shape in the mouth, with fine, slightly firm but ripe tannins and lipsmacking sapidity.”\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45353641639990,"sku":"SOMM2604-ORN23BOLG-750","price":259.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2023Tenutadell_Ornella_Ornellaia_BolgheriSuperiore_1.png?v=1776186283"},{"product_id":"2022-tenuta-di-valgiano-valgiano-colline-lucchesi-super-tuscan","title":"2022 Tenuta di Valgiano, \"Valgiano\" Colline Lucchesi \"Super Tuscan\"","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"4\" data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e2022 Tenuta di Valgiano Colline Lucchesi Rosso\u003c\/b\u003e is an absolute necessity for serious collectors of Italian wine, delivering a thrilling performance that brilliantly \u003cstrong\u003estraddles the razor-thin line between searing elegance and raw power. \u003c\/strong\u003eThe wine world has just officially recognized this spectacular achievement, crowning the newly released 2022 vintage with Gambero Rosso’s highest honor: the coveted \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"403\" data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\"Tre Bicchieri\"\u003c\/b\u003e award. This flagship bottling stands proudly in the same conversation as top-tier Brunello di Montalcino, yet i\u003cstrong\u003et possesses a terroir-driven refinement and transparency that puts iconic, triple-digit Super Tuscans like Sassicaia and Ornellaia in the rearview mirror. For the collector who values chiseled pedigree over corporate marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e, this freshly decorated release offers elite, cellar-worthy sophistication for a fraction of the price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis extraordinary \"Rosso\" is a total outlier in today's Tuscan landscape due to its\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e unique home in Lucca, located about an hour's drive north of Bolgheri\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e In contrast to the heavy extraction and dense Cabernet-dominated blends of the coast, Valgiano thrives in a cooler, mountain-influenced microclimate that yields unmatched tension and purity. \u003cstrong\u003eThe 2022 vintage is a brilliant blend of \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e70% Sangiovese, 15% Syrah, and 15% Merlot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e, striking a perfect, symbiotic balance between muscle and grace.\u003c\/strong\u003e The magic starts with a dark-fruited, smoky, and slightly meaty Syrah and Merlot backbone that provides structural depth and immediate gravity, which is then effortlessly lifted by the high-toned acidity and wild cherry vibrancy of elite Sangiovese.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhereas so many modern Super Tuscans lean into heavy-handed oak and over-extraction, Valgiano achieves a noble, chiseled structure that feels light on its feet despite its immense concentration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e It drinks less like a standard Italian blend and more like a seamless, mythical marriage between a world-class Brunello and a legendary Northern Rhône icon like Côte-Rôtie or Cornas. This is a profound, beautifully balanced release that is ready to blow you away with a decant tonight, yet it possesses the impeccable framework to cellar and evolve beautifully for another five to seven years. Turn your cellar keys on this one—it is an indispensable addition for anyone serious about the absolute pinnacle of Tuscan winemaking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMolte Grazie!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt='2022 Tenuta di Valgiano, \"Valgiano\" Colline Lucchesi \"Super Tuscan\"' src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/valgiano_estate.jpg?v=1779786260\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46398615420982,"sku":"SOMM2605-TDV22TUS-750","price":94.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2022TenutadiValgiano_ValgianoCollineLucchesiSuperTuscan_2.png?v=1781630237"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/collections\/0000034_2_BOLGHERI-VIALE-DEI-CIPRESSI.webp?v=1781493533","url":"https:\/\/sommselect.com\/collections\/bolgheri-wine-collection.oembed","provider":"SommSelect","version":"1.0","type":"link"}