Caccia al Piano 1868 (Berlucchi)
Bolgheri Bianco Lungocosta 2023
| Denomination | DOC Bolgheri Bianco |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.0% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 70% Vermentino, 30% Sauvignon |
| Aging | The two varieties are matured separately for 9 months: the Vermentino in small 10 hl barrels and the Sauvignon Blanc in oak barriques. After blending, the Bolgheri Bianco rests for a further 3 months in the same vats before bottling. |
- Composition and alcohol content: 70% Vermentino, 30% Sauvignon Blanc; 12% vol
- Aroma: ripe citrus fruits, white flowers, notes of Mediterranean scrub and minerality
- Vinification process: gentle pressing, cold maceration, slow fermentation at 15°C
- Ageing: 9 months in oak for each grape variety, then 3 months in wood after blending
- Awards: 95/100 James Suckling; Bibenda, Veronelli and Gambero Rosso awards
Description
What kind of wine it is
Lungocosta by Caccia al Piano is a still white wine born from the meeting of Vermentino and Sauvignon Blanc. Its aromatic bouquet expresses notes of ripe citrus fruits, white flowers and clear hints of Mediterranean scrub. On the palate, the wine offers a harmonious balance between freshness and softness, supported by a mineral tension reminiscent of the sea breeze and sandy soils. Structured and dynamic, it delivers an enveloping sip and a finish of great elegance. It is ideal for accompanying fish dishes, vegetarian preparations and fresh cheeses.
Where it comes from
This wine is produced in the renowned Bolgheri area, along the Tuscan coast. The influence of the sea gives the grapes a unique identity, characterised by a strong Mediterranean imprint and a pleasant savouriness. Caccia al Piano's interpretation results in a white wine capable of combining a precise aromatic definition with a structured body. The peculiarities of the terroir ensure an immediate and gratifying drink, while also guaranteeing a remarkable ageing potential.
How it is produced
The manual harvest takes place in crates and at different times to respect the ripening times of each variety. In the cellar, the Vermentino undergoes gentle whole-bunch pressing, while the Sauvignon Blanc, after destemming, is subjected to a cold maceration in an inert environment. The musts ferment at a controlled temperature and the two varieties mature separately for nine months in small oak barrels. After the creation of the blend, the wine rests for a further three months in the same barrels before bottling.
History and Curiosities
This first limited edition release of Lungocosta Bolgheri Bianco DOC marks a prestigious chapter for Caccia al Piano. The oenologist Arturo Ziliani masterfully blends hand-harvested Vermentino and Sauvignon Blanc in a wine aged for twelve months in wood. The result is a captivating expression of the Tuscan coast, able to combine immediate elegance with remarkable ageing potential. An exceptional oenological creation, awarded 95 points by James Suckling, which enchants with its freshness.
Awards
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2023
95/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
10 - 12 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
- Start up year: 1998
- Oenologist: Arturo Ziliani
- Bottles produced: 150.000
- Hectares: 23
This idea, which culminated with purchasing the Caccia al Piano estate in 2003, came across after visiting the San Biagio vineyard. This marvellous area enjoys a privileged position in the Bolgheri area and a fascinating view of the sea.
Since the beginning, Franco Ziliani's work was driven by the desire to patiently understand the terroir of Bolgheri, respecting what has already been done by the great protagonists who have made the wine of these lands famous. Today, the company is carried on by his children Cristina, Arturo and Paolo.
The Caccia al Piano estate is located in Castagneto Carducci in the town of Bolgheri and was created from the renovation of an ancient hunting estate owned by the noble Della Gherardesca family, dating back to 1868. Thanks to careful redevelopment work in full respect of the surrounding land, the farmhouse has been enlarged and transformed into the current headquarters of the winery. Read more
| Name | Caccia al Piano Bolgheri Bianco Lungocosta 2023 |
|---|---|
| Type | White still |
| Denomination | Bolgheri DOC |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 70% Vermentino, 30% Sauvignon |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Caccia al Piano 1868 (Berlucchi) |
| Story | History and Curiosities This first limited edition release of Lungocosta Bolgheri Bianco DOC marks a prestigious chapter for Caccia al Piano. The oenologist Arturo Ziliani masterfully blends hand-harvested Vermentino and Sauvignon Blanc in a wine aged for twelve months in wood. The result is a captivating expression of the Tuscan coast, able to combine immediate elegance with remarkable ageing potential. An exceptional oenological creation, awarded 95 points by James Suckling, which enchants with its freshness. |
| Origin | Bolgheri, Tuscany, Italy |
| Fermentation temperature | 15 °C |
| Production technique | Soft pressing of whole grapes; destemming and cold maceration in an inert environment; slow fermentation at controlled temperature; ageing in wood (small 10 hl barrels and oak barriques) |
| Wine making | For the Vermentino, a gentle pressing of the whole grapes is carried out; the Sauvignon Blanc is destemmed and cold macerated in an inert environment. The musts ferment slowly at a controlled temperature (15°C). |
| Aging | The two varieties are matured separately for 9 months: the Vermentino in small 10 hl barrels and the Sauvignon Blanc in oak barriques. After blending, the Bolgheri Bianco rests for a further 3 months in the same vats before bottling. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |