Castello di Bolgheri

Here comes Varvàra, the convincing "second wine" of the Bolgheri shooting star, which bears its name in honour of Baroness Varvàra Wrangel. A wine entirely in the style of the house: rich, bright ruby with a garnet edge, sophisticated on the nose with a finely pronounced ripe berry nose and beautiful herbal aromas. On the palate, warm, polished, tightly woven and of great elegance and refinement. SUPERIORE.DE

"A linear and vivd red with black-cherry and orange-peel aromas and flavors. Fresh flowers, too. Medium to full body, chewy tannins and a bright finish. Give it a year or two, but already very pretty." James Suckling

"Here's a quality, easy-to-drink blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. The 2020 Bolgheri Rosso Varvàra is integrated and smooth with no rough spots. Black fruit, pressed rose, earth and spice are carefully woven together. All elements are in place, and the wine is available at a very attractive price point." Robert Parker

Here comes Varvàra, the convincing "second wine" of the Bolgheri shooting star, which bears its name in honour of Baroness Varvàra Wrangel. A wine entirely in the style of the house: rich, bright ruby with a garnet edge, sophisticated on the nose with a finely pronounced ripe berry nose and beautiful herbal aromas. On the palate, warm, polished, tightly woven and of great elegance and refinement. SUPERIORE.DE

"Intensely shining ruby with a dark core. Opens on the nose with fresh herbal scents, rosemary, sea buckthorn, ripe figs and slightly fleshy. Arrives with a lot of pull on the palate, taut acidity loosens up the substantial structure, seems balanced, clear, more dark fruit, persistent on the finish." Falstaff

"A suave red, with lovely purity to its black currant, black cherry, cedar, iron and tobacco aromas and flavors, which are shaded by toasty oak. Harmonious and persistent, with echoes of fruit, earth and spice on the finish." Wine Spectator

"Aromas of blackberry, blueberry, cedar, toffee and licorice on the nose. It’s full-bodied with firm tannins. Concentrated, round and creamy with a caressing feel." James Suckling

Here comes Varvàra, the convincing "second wine" of the Bolgheri shooting star, which bears its name in honour of Baroness Varvàra Wrangel. A wine entirely in the style of the house: rich, bright ruby with a garnet edge, sophisticated on the nose with a finely pronounced ripe berry nose and beautiful herbal aromas. On the palate, warm, polished, tightly woven and of great elegance and refinement. SUPERIORE.DE

"A linear and vivd red with black-cherry and orange-peel aromas and flavors. Fresh flowers, too. Medium to full body, chewy tannins and a bright finish. Give it a year or two, but already very pretty." James Suckling

"Here's a quality, easy-to-drink blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. The 2020 Bolgheri Rosso Varvàra is integrated and smooth with no rough spots. Black fruit, pressed rose, earth and spice are carefully woven together. All elements are in place, and the wine is available at a very attractive price point." Robert Parker

Deep dark ruby red, a rich fruit concentrate of cherry, elderberries, wild berries and a pinch of pepper on the nose. On the palate, wonderful harmony of supple tannin and fine acidity, plus subtle notes of maraschino cherry and spices. Fine toasted aromas on the long, very elegant finish. One of the most complex and underrated top wines of the region to date. SUPERIORE.DE

"For me, this is still a totally underrated wine that is an attractive alternative to the superstars of the region for the price-conscious. Extremely appealing bouquet, cool and spicy with a masculine vein (although from a female winemaker), iron, mineral, dark fruity, framed by floral spice. Substantial and elegant palate, firmly outlined by finely meshed tannin, great, clear drinking flow. This has good potential!" Weinwisser

"Currant and fresh-herb aromas with hints of grilled vegetables. Medium to full body. Juicy center-palate with a chewy finish. Structured and tannic, yet the center-palate is fresh." James Suckling

"Distinguished by its silky texture, this red exudes black currant, cherry, tobacco, iron and spice aromas and flavors. Sleek in profile, well-structured and beautifully balanced, with a long finish driven by vibrant acidity. Features finesse, along with grip for aging." Wine Spectator

"With a stone-vaulted winery within the castle walls, Castello di Bolgheri makes wines that appeal to those who look for classic and traditional lines. There is indeed a lot of important history behind the 2019 Bolgheri Superiore, a blend of mostly Cabernet Sauvignon with small elements of Cabernet Franc and Merlot. Like the entry-level Varvàra, this wine boasts beautiful integration and soft lines that frame black fruit, spice and campfire ash. This wine holds back just a bit in terms of ripeness, and that explains the smooth elegance you get here. This is a special wine." Robert Parker