ANTILLO is our youngest red wine from Bolgheri. We were inspired for it by the peasant wines of the past.A lot has changed in Bolgheri today, but for us it is important to maintain the link with the roots that, reinterpreted today, originate a very modern, fresh and fragrant wine.
The label: there is an intertwining of vine shoots, with leaves and bunches, and ivy, the symbols of the god Bacchus. The design is taken from an Etruscan amphora, the first civilization in our area, the first winegrowers in Italy.
The name: ANTILLO means “sunny place”. It well describes our vineyards, which are characterized by bright light, thanks to the Mediterranean climate and proximity to the sea.
We suggest to serve ANTILLO at 18°C (64°F). Very versatile in food pairing, it goes well with both meat and intense vegetarian dishes.
It is a medium-ageing red wine. It can last about 6-8 years. Best storage is in a dark and fresh place, in a lying down bottle.
Varieties
Sangiovese, Cabernet sauvignon, Petit Verdot.
Vintage
2023
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.
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.
Harvest: Mid-September to early October.
Production: Each homogeneous micro-particle of vineyard is harvested and processed separately in an artisanal manner, with the utmost care and with the aim of enhancing the territorial characteristics of the selected grapes.
Ageing: for about 9 months in non-new wood on the fine lees. It is then clarified with a series of racking. The blending between the particles is followed by 1 month in steel tank. It is then aged in bottle for about 3-4 months, under the best storage conditions.
First vintage: 2003
VINTAGE 2023: it was distinguished by a cooler and wetter spring than usual, after a fairly water-scarce winter. Thanks to the spring rains, the vines never had any water problems throughout the summer; in fact, they were more lush than usual. The summer season was average, dry and with some extreme heat spikes at the end of July. In August the usual temperature range returned, with hot days and cool nights. The harvest season was marked by very good weather.
FEATURES: It is a very pleasant, balanced and very fresh red wine with fruity and spicy aromas. Then it will evolve further, because an artisanal wine is alive and changing.