“Maestro di Cava” Rosso Bolgheri Superiore DOC 2019 (BIO) · 6 bottles in OWC

Tenuta Meraviglia | Tuscany
Az. Agr. Dievole S.p.A. | Loc. Dievole 6 | IT 53019 Vagliagli

29852519 · 4,5 l · 80,89 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shipping2 units available

Maestro di Cava is a Bolgheri Rosso Superiore and a great example of Cabernet Franc, an expression of the volcanic soils and ageing in large barrels. Intense ruby red colour. The nose is clean, elegant and typical of the variety, characterised by a very intense bouquet of aromas with hints of red fruit, tobacco and leather. The palate is savoury, with great freshness. Excellent tannins, natural and perfectly integrated with the body of the wine. Persistent finish with mineral notes. SUPERIORE.DE

"Dark, shiny ruby red with a brightening rim. Hearty, inviting bouquet of blackcurrant, black cherry, red pepper, with some leather and dark chocolate behind it. Powerful and fruity on the palate, with tightly woven tannins and an emphatic final." Falstaff

"Fresh and ripe berries with some savory baking spices and olives. Juicy and medium- to full-bodied on the palate with solid, fresh tannins and a juicy, medium-long finish." James Suckling

"The 2019 Maestro di Cava is a bold, pungent wine. Cabernet Franc notes are front and center. Aromatic and very savory, the Maestro di Cava is an unusual Franc for Bolgheri that emphasizes floral and savory notes more than richness of fruit. Dried herbs, coffee, leather, licorice and crushed flowers linger. The 2019 has notable presence." Vinous

"This red deftly straddles the fruity and herbal sides of Cabernet Franc. Black currant, black cherry, cedar, iron, bell pepper and thyme flavors are lifted by sinewy tannins, with a long, chalky aftertaste echoing the fruit and herb notes." Wine Spectator

"Aged in large oak botte, the Tenuta Meraviglia 2019 Bolgheri Superiore Maestro di Cava is all Cabernet Franc (with 5,000 bottles released). Wines from this estate come from soils of volcanic origin, and this makes all the difference, especially when paired with this variety. Maestro di Cava offers beautiful sharpness and focus with licorice, pencil shaving, blackberry and a dark leafy quality that reminds me of curry or bay leaf." Wine Advocate

"Maestro di Cava is a pure Cabernet Franc wine handled to enhance its freshness. Restrained at first with leafy Mediterranean notes, fresh cedar, lavender, wild fennel and fresh blueberry and cassis fruits, it seems to recall a walk along the Bolgherese road. The finely tuned tannins are youthful and fragrant, the palate chewy with crisp acidity. There's a whiff of bell pepper then a very juicy finish, full of dark fruits. The 13% alcohol supports its consistent style in Bolgheri, looking more to the Loire Cabs than to the Bordeaux ones, expressing the fresh, elegant and drinkable side of this Mediterranean climate." Decanter