Red wine Agapanto Bolgheri DOC
NAME – Agapanto from Agapanthus, flower of the
Liliaceae family originated in South Africa. The name
comes from old Greek “agape” (love) and “anthos”
(flower).
GRAPE VARIETIES – Cabernet Sauvignon,
Cabernet Franc, Ciliegiolo.
WINE-MAKING – The grapes are hand-harvested,
destemmed, crushed, and fermented with the skin in
stainless steel tanks for 20 days.
AGEING – About 12 months in wood (tonneaux and
French oak barrels of second passage)
COLOUR – – Intense and bright red.
SCENT – Prevailing notes of red fruits to the nose.
TASTE – A good harmony and persistence in the mouth
even if young and exuberant.
ACCOMPANIMENTS – – The highest pleasure is its
accompaniment with cold cuts, cheeses, and not-too-tasty
red meat, but its softness and balance make it palatable for
the whole meal.
ALCOHOL – 14% alcohol by volume