The origins of Bolgheri Castle date back to Since then, it has been the property of the Counts of Gherardesca family. In the second half of the 1700s, restoration work and improvements were made to the building, and the cellars were built. In 1895, the castle’s facade was modified, with the construction of the tower and merlons as we still see them today. Bolgheri Castle and its surrounding lands were transferred by hereditary succession from the Countess Alessandra della Gherardesca to her daughter Countess Franca Spalletti Trivelli, who is married to Count Clemente Zileri Dal Verme. The farm extends around the Castle for an area of 130 hectares, 50 of which are covered by vineyards; the rest is made up of areas cultivated with 6,000 olive plants, sown grounds and woods. Both sides of the farm are adjacent to the famous cypress road extolled in the poetry of Giosuè Carducci. The Vineyards of Bolgheri Castle Starting in 1997, the vineyards were planted with the principal varieties called for in the specifications for Bolgheri wines with the DOC (certificate of controlled origin) certification: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Syrah and Petit Verdot. The soil is sandy-clayey, and rich in sub-alkaline rock fragments. The average altitude is 70 meters above sea level. The entire farm is within the Bolgheri DOC area in the municipality of Castagneto Carducci. The main variety in the blends of both wines is –Cabernet Sauvignon, 50% al 60%, Merlot 25% to 30%, Cabernet Franc 15% to 25% The farm’s agronomists and oenologists are Clemente and Federico Zileri Dal Verme.

Castello di Bolgheri Superiore 2007Castello di Bolgheri Castello di Bolgheri is a selection from the best vineyards around the Castle. The grapes undergo a very delicate treatment of pumping over and delestage, and remain in contact with the skins for a long period of time. Composition –Cabernet Sauvignon –Merlot –Cabernet Franc Aging –14-18 Months in Oak Casks –8 Months Bottled –Alcohol content 14% Gambero Rossso Tres Biccheri 2011 Varvàra 2008Varvàra The name Varvàra is in honor of Baroness Varvàra Wrangel, wife of Count Ugolino della Gherardesca, grandparents of the current owner Countess Franca Spalletti Trivelli. Composition –Cabernet Sauvignon –Merlot –Syrah –Petit Verdot Aging –10 Months in Oak Casks –6 Months Bottled –Alcohol content 14% Wine Spectator 90 pts 2010, 2011 **BEST BUY**

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