57022 Bolgheri Rosso DOC 2024 - Le Crocine x 6

The Territorial Interpretation and Sharp Verticality of the Coastal Blend

There are many Bordeaux blends on the coast, but Le Crocine 57022 stands out for its rigorous and uncompromising territorial interpretation. The winemaker recommends this bottle to collectors and the most evolved palates for its extraordinary verticality. Compared to a common blend, the result in the glass is an aromatic profile of rare fineness, typical of the soils adjacent to the Bolgheri area. From a technical point of view, the extraction is impeccably clean, the oak management is millimetric, and the sip never tires. It is a premium Tuscany red wine, ideal for those seeking an aristocratic drink capable of withstanding the test of time. 

Characteristics of Le Crocine Toscana Rosso IGT

This prestigious blend stands out within the landscape of the coast's great reds for some unique characteristics, crafted by the renowned Le Crocine winery:

• Grape Varieties: A blend based on Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc.
• Style: Great freshness, silky tannic texture, and stylistic precision free of over-extraction.
• Target: A niche bottle, ideal for expert palates seeking the complex elegance of premium international grape varieties in Tuscan soil.

Organoleptic Profile of Le Crocine 57022

This blend expresses the quintessence of the Tyrrhenian coast in the glass, elevating varietal traits to a superior level of clarity through a clean sensory profile of unquestionable quality consistency.

• Alcohol Content and Blend: 14.00% Vol. / Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc.
• Visual Examination: Concentrated and deep ruby red color, with vivid, youthful violet reflections and excellent visual consistency when swirled in the glass.
• Olfactory Profile: An intense, clean, and vertical bouquet. Sharp hints of cassis, crisp small black fruits, and nuances of graphite emerge, supported by a fine balsamic trace of Mediterranean scrub and eucalyptus.
• Palate and Finish: Dense and enveloping mouth entry. The true strength of this red wine is its vibrant acidic backbone combined with a very dense yet already polished tannin, extending the sip toward a savory, almost briny finish of great persistence.

Excellent Food Pairings

This exceptional red breaks the mold of standardized softness thanks to its extraordinary freshness. Experts recommend it with:

• Premium Butchery: Florentine steak, beef fillet with green pepper, and highly marbled cuts of Chianina beef.
• Fur Game: Wild stewed wild boar, jugged hare, and seared pigeon breast.
• Signature First Courses: Hand-rolled pappardelle with white courtyard ragù or pici pasta with wild game sauce.
• Aged Cheeses: Long-aged Tuscan Pecorino DOP or refined hard cheeses.

Technical Sheet and Service Conditions

• Service Temperature: Best served at an optimal temperature of 16-18 °C.
• Service Advice: It is recommended to uncork the bottle approximately ninety minutes before pouring. Use large Bordeaux-style glasses to favor proper oxygenation and the full opening of the aromatic bouquet.