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Sor Ugo Bolgheri Superiore, 2019
Winery:
Aia Vecchia
As the winery's most important and awarded wine, Sor Ugo represents the elegance and strength of Bolgheri. A "Super Tuscan" Bordeaux-blend created by the prominent enologist Tibor Gal, it is named after Ugo, the first Pellegrini family member who started to work with grapes and wines a century ago.
Region:
Italy, Tuscany
Ratings/Score/Awards:
93pts. Vinous
Varietal Composition:
Red Blend (57% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Merlot, 18% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot)
Fun Facts:
Sor is an old honorific, short for Signor.
Technical Data:
Fermentation Mode:
Selected yeast with 30 days of maceration, pumping over four (4) times a day for the first 10 days, reducing to two (2) times a day after fermentation is complete.
Malolactic Fermentation:
Yes, in barriques
Maturation Mode & Time:
18 months in 225L barriques of French oak; 50% new, 50% once used. Bottle aging 6 months.
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