Antillo is our Bolgheri Rosso (red) wine that is linked to the oldest tradition of the territory.
The Sangiovese variety, with other local varieties, is documented in our vineyards at least since the nineteenth century. It has almost completely disappeared in Bolgheri, but the preservation of our oldest roots is very important for us.
Bottles:
750 ml
Antillo means "sunny place" and this name is well suited to our vineyards. In fact, they are characterized by an intense light, thanks to our Mediterranean climate and the proximity to the sea.On the label, there is a drawing of vine shoots, with leaves and bunches of grapes, that comes from an Etruscan amphora. The Etruscans were the first civilization of our territory and the first winegrowers.
ANTILLO is a medium-ageing red wine. Best storage is in a dark and fresh place, in a lying down bottle. We suggest to serve it at 18°C (64°F). Very versatile in food pairing, it goes well with both meat and intense vegetarian dishes.
Varieties
Sangiovese, Cabernet sauvignon, Petit Verdot.
Vineyard
Antillo is born from our vineyards, along the Fossa di Bolgheri stream. We manage them with care and expertise, according to the best practices of sustainable viticulture.
PRODUCTION: We selected grapes from homogeneous vineyard parcels. Each of them is harvested and fermented separately. Our work is handcrafting, done with the utmost attention to detail and the aim of enhancing the territorial characteristics of the grapes. Aging took place for 9 months in used oak barrels, on the lees, with weekly stirring. It is clarified with some racking, not filtered. Then there is an aging in bottle for 3 months, in the best storage conditions.
VINTAGE 2022: It was a warm year. After a rainy autumn, a dry and not very cold winter followed. Spring, however, was cooler than usual, followed by a hot, dry summer. Our vines showed no signs of water distress thanks to the very deep alluvial soils, where the vines were able to develop a well-expanded root system over time. A few rains in mid-August cooled the vines. Ripening then continued with milder temperatures, especially with much lower night temperatures. After mid-September, daytime temperatures also cooled and the harvest continued in a sunny and windy period. We harvested Sangiovese and Petit Verdot on September 18th, Cabernet sauvignon at the end of the month. Antillo is a very pleasant wine, balanced and fresh, with fruity and spicy aromas.
Climate
Mediterranean-mild, windy, with a broad day-night temperature differentials on summer.
Suolo
alluvial, very deep, sandy and sandy-clay, rich (more or less) of pebbles.