The 2019 Bolgheri Superiore Baia al Vento is a blend of equal parts Merlot and Cabernet Franc. I found that this wine is not totally linear, as it appears off center due to the more aggressive tannins and stemmy aromas. The bouquet opens to dark fruit (maybe from the Merlot) with earth, leather, resin and a green note of cardamom pod or green peppercorn. It delivers fully loaded 15.5% alcohol, and there is a slight bitterness to follow. Production is 10,000 bottles.