The Bell'Aja 2020 Bolgheri Rosso is a blend of 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Sauvignon from the sandy limestone soils that are commonly found in the far north of the appellation not too far from the coastline. The wine opens to soft fruit concentration and velvety richness with standard blackberry and spice, followed up by soft tannins. Eighteen days of fermentation are followed by 12 months in barrique. The alcohol is a bit too high in this warm vintage, coming in at 15.5%. Some 36,000 bottles were made.

A fruity style, this red evokes black cherry, blackberry, earth and underbrush flavors. Moderately long, this is open and ready to enjoy. Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Drink now. 3,000 cases made, 1,000 cases imported.??–BS??Region: Italy / Bolgheri Select to Add