Fattoria Casa di Terra Casa di Terra Bolgheri Superiore 2022

Fattoria Casa di Terra Bolgheri Superiore 2021 is a polished, single-varietal Cabernet Franc from the Tuscan coast, crafted in the heart of Bolgheri. Born in a region famous for pioneering the “Super Tuscan” style, this wine combines international grape pedigree with unmistakable Mediterranean character. It stands out as a refined, cellar‑worthy Bolgheri red that delivers serious depth and precision without straying into the stratospheric price territory of many of its peers.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, the 2021 Casa di Terra Bolgheri Superiore shows a deep, vibrant ruby colour with youthful purple hues at the rim, hinting at its concentration and freshness. The nose is layered and expressive: ripe blackcurrant and dark cherry meet wild blackberry, with lifted notes of violet, Mediterranean herbs, and a touch of graphite. Subtle shades of sweet spice, cedar, cocoa and finely integrated vanilla reflect its time in French oak without ever dominating the fruit. On the palate, this is a focused, structured expression of Cabernet Franc from a warm coastal terroir. The attack is generous yet composed, with juicy black fruits, plum and blackcurrant leaf framed by fine-grained, chalky tannins. Hints of tobacco, pencil shavings, liquorice and a savoury, almost saline edge add complexity and length. The acidity is bright and well‑judged, giving the wine lift and energy, while the oak is elegant and supportive rather than showy. Still youthful in 2021, it has the backbone and balance to evolve gracefully for 8–12 years from vintage, developing more savoury, truffle and tertiary notes with time in bottle.

Production
The grapes for Casa di Terra Bolgheri Superiore 2021 come from estate vineyards in Bolgheri, where the maritime climate of the Tyrrhenian coast tempers the Tuscan sun and encourages slow, even ripening of Cabernet Franc. Soils are typically a mix of sandy and clayey components with areas of gravel and stones, providing good drainage and helping to produce intensely flavoured, small berries. Harvesting is carried out by hand, allowing for strict selection of bunches both in the vineyard and at the winery. After destemming and gentle crushing, the must undergoes a temperature‑controlled fermentation in stainless steel, with a relatively long maceration to extract colour, aroma and fine tannins. The wine is then aged for an extended period—around two years—in French oak barriques, with a proportion of new barrels and medium toast, before further bottle maturation to integrate its structure and polish the tannins.

Food & Serving
This Bolgheri Superiore is a natural partner for rich, flavourful dishes such as bistecca alla fiorentina, grilled lamb chops with rosemary, braised beef cheeks, or slow‑roasted pork shoulder with herbs. It also pairs beautifully with game birds, aged pecorino, mature Parmigiano Reggiano and truffle‑accented pasta or risotto. Serve at 16–18°C to showcase its aromatic complexity and balance. In its youth, decanting for 1–2 hours helps the wine open up and softens the tannins; as it ages, a shorter decant to remove any sediment will be sufficient.

Producer
Fattoria Casa di Terra is a family‑run estate rooted in the Bolgheri appellation on the Tuscan coast, an area that has become iconic for its Bordeaux‑inspired “Super Tuscan” reds. Over the past decades, the winery has focused on carefully matching international grape varieties like Cabernet Franc to the unique coastal terroir, producing wines that are both modern in precision and deeply expressive of place. Casa di Terra has earned a reputation among enthusiasts and critics alike for delivering high‑quality Bolgheri wines with notable purity of fruit, elegance and a strong price‑to‑quality ratio, making it a respected name in one of Italy’s most sought‑after red wine regions.

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