La Bollina Narses Campania Aglianico 2021
Type: Red
Country: Italy
Region: Puglia
Grape Variety: 100% Aglianico
Climate: Warm and sunny yet surrounded by water on three sides allowing cool breezes off the Meditteranean to moderate vineyard temperatures
Terroir: The grapes are sourced from vineyards in the Campania region of Serravalle Scrivia AL, known for its volcanic soils and ideal climate for growing Aglianico
Winemaking: The wine undergoes a careful winemaking process to highlight the unique qualities of the Aglianico grape. The grapes are hand-harvested at optimal ripeness and undergo fermentation in stainless steel tanks to preserve the fruit’s purity. The wine is then aged in oak barrels, allowing for subtle oak influence and further development of flavours and texture
Color: Ruby red with violet reflections
Nose: Aromas of wild berries and black cherries fill your nose as soon as you open the bottle
Palate: Great full-bodied wine, with soft tannins, balanced, and easy to drink
About the Winery:
La Bollina Winery is located in Serravalle Scrivia AL, Italy. A municipality in the province of Alessandria in the Italian region of Piedmont, located about 62 miles southeast of Turin and about 16 miles southeast of Alessandria.
This historical territory, which specializes in DOCG Gavi, was for centuries the residence of the Marchioness Figari of Genova. A 120 ha winery, surrounded by hills and chestnut forests is the location where magnificent wines are made.
Besides having 28 ha of cultivated vineyards, and an excellent and well-equipped cellar, in La Bollina you can find luxury accommodation for guests: An “Art Nouveau” style villa, a modern 4-star hotel and a 9-hole golf course that expands throughout the vineyards.
The Bollina winery is completely renovated and has some of the most advanced techniques, systems and instruments in modern winemaking.
Andrea Bernardini is a passionate consultant winemaker who has hit numerous home runs. He graduated from Pisa, one of the best schools of oenology in Italy, in 2007. He earned his chops at Poggio Bonelli and Ruffino in Tuscany and trained in South Africa, Romania and Greece. After several years of experience, he is now a flying winemaker blending tradition and modern techniques to obtain high-quality wines with respect to the expression of the different grapes and terroir in which he works.