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Guarda Boschi

Fornacelle

Bolgheri Superiore · Italy

Fact sheet

Type
Other
Grape
Merlot · Cabernet Sauvignon · Cabernet Franc
Country
Italy
Region
Bolgheri Superiore
Appellation
Bolgheri Superiore
Body
full
Acidity
medium
Tannin
high
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

red meats · aged cheeses · lamb · dishes with mushrooms

Rated vintages

  • 201388 pts

    Made with 40% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Cabernet Franc, this opens with subtle aromas of black currant and baking spice. The palate offers red plum and vanilla alongside grainy tannins.

  • 201188 pts

    A blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, this opens with aromas of red currant, plum, cedar, bell pepper and toasted oak. The palate offers dried black cherry, grilled herb, espresso and vanilla alongside ripe but rather fleeting tannins.

  • 200992 pts

    This blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc boasts a spicy personality, with overtones of cardamom, clove, curry and rosemary. There are bold notes of ripe blackberry and prune, backed by drying sensations of tar and licorice. The oak-driven exotic-spice nuances…