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Castello di Bolgheri Bolgheri Superiore Rosso 2021

$19499

One of Bolgheri's historic estates, in the shadow of more famous neighbors but with a deeper history than most. The Bolgheri Castle has belonged to the Gherardesca counts since the 13th century, and since the mid-1990s Federico Zileri Dal Verme has been crafting wines that aim for the appellation's hallmark elegance and longevity. The Superiore Rosso is the flagship: a Bordeaux-style blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Merlot from estate vineyards bordering some of Italy's most storied properties. The 2021 is dark and inviting, with ripe plum, cherry, espresso, and cocoa, and a long balsamic-spice finish. Built to age but already singing.

Shipping

Every step of the journey is managed to uphold the integrity of each bottle.

  • Nationwide Access: Flat-rate shipping available to most U.S. states with delivery in 3-5 business days.
  • Temperature-Monitored Shipping: We closely monitor weather conditions and make informed decisions to ensure shipments travel safely, with insulated packaging and refrigerated transport available when required.
  • Wine-Specific Protective Packaging: Specialized materials designed to maintain label integrity and prevent breakage during transit.
  • Provenance Assured: All wines are maintained in climate-controlled conditions at our shop until the moment of dispatch.

Returns & Exchanges

We stand behind every bottle we sell.

  • If the wine is less than 10 years old and it is corked, you may return it to us for a full refund or exchange within 60 days of purchase. You must show us proof of purchase. We understand that you may not live near a shop and that it is difficult to ship open bottles of wine to us, so if there's any problem feel free to Contact Us and we'll work it out.
  • For wines older than 10 years, the consumer bears the risk of a faulty cork, but we accept returns of older bottles if the wine is faulty as a result of improper storage. Please come by the store or Contact Us if there is a problem.
  • We may, at our discretion and to the extent permitted by law, accept returns of unopened wines within 30 days of purchase if they were properly stored by the purchaser, subject to a 15% re-stocking fee.

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Robert Parker

95 points

"The Castello di Bolgheri 2021 Bolgheri Superiore is a classic expression from the region and is a wine you can look upon as a measuring stick for vintage variation along the Tuscan Coast. The 2021 growing season is endowed with power, richness and density. There is harmony here, but the wine definitely leaves a bold impression that is marked with black fruit, toasted spice and campfire ember. The blend is 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Cabernet Franc and 5% Merlot, and 35,000 bottles were made. The US retail price was supplied to me by the producer, but I can't help notice that it has doubled in two years." —Monica Larner

More about Castello di Bolgheri

Wine Details

  • Grape Variety

    Cabernet Franc , Cabernet Sauvignon , Merlot

  • Vintage

    2021

  • Size

    750ml

  • Farming Practice

    Sustainable

  • Style

    Minerally

  • Sweetness

    Dry

  • Body

    Medium Bodied

Flatiron's Take

From the Importer

Tasting Notes & Food Pairings

Perfect Pairings

Bistecca alla Fiorentina, lamb shoulder, wild boar ragu, aged Pecorino, or dry-aged ribeye.

Tasting Profile

Full-bodied and structured, with dark plum and black cherry, coffee, cocoa, and herbs. Polished tannins, long savory finish.