Are Bolgheri and Bordeaux really two related worlds? Let us try to compare them in order to understand their similarities and differences.

Bordeaux's 60 appellations can generally be divided into six main families, four of which relate to red wines: the wines of the left bank of the Gironde, those of the right bank of the Dordogne, the Côtes de Bordeaux and the wines of the Bordeaux AOC appellation. On the left bank we find the Médoc, which includes the best known and highly vocated sub-areas of Pauillac, Margaux, Saint-Estèphe and the lesser-known Moulis and Listrac; and the Graves, which includes the sub-area of Pessac-Léognan. This area produces wines made from Cabernet Sauvignon, often blended with Merlot. These wines are concentrated, tannic and suitable for long ageing. It is here that the Grand Cru Classé of the 1855 classification and that of Graves are to be found.

On the other bank, around the city of Libourne, there are ten other appellations, the most important of which are Saint-Émilion and Pomerol, where very concentrated wines with velvety tannins are produced, made from Merlot.

In the Bordeaux AOC appellation, which covers the entire wine-growing region, fruity, good-drinking wines are produced mainly from Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grapes, but Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Malbec and Carmenère are also used to a lesser extent. These wines are more suited to everyday consumption than to long ageing, while Bordeaux Supérieur, produced in the same area but with more bounding requirements, including a minimum ageing period of 12 months, are richer and more complex wines than the basic Bordeaux.

It was 1944 when Marquis Mario Incisa della Rocchetta planted the first Cabernet vineyard in Bolgheri, brought directly from Bordeaux in what was then still an area unknown to most. But the Marquis had recognised the similarities between Bolgheri and Bordeaux, thus realising the great potential of this Tuscany bordered by sea and hills. And it is interesting to note how the name Sassicaia, assigned to the wine, recalls 'stones' in Italian, just like Graves in Bordeaux, in relation to the type of terrain.Soon the first vineyard was followed by new plantings of Merlot and the production of Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon intensified. Producers from various parts of Italy and the world arrived, making the Bolgheri area one of the jewels in the crown of Italian wine production today.

French varieties thrive very well in Bolgheri thanks to the soil of stones and clay, which is the same as in their birthplace, Bordeaux. The same grapes and soil might lead one to believe that Bolgheri DOC is like an identical expression of Bordeaux, but the Tuscan terroir really makes the difference. Firstly, Bolgheri's climate is obviously Mediterranean, with hot summers and mild winters. The extra warmth and sunlight, compared to a maritime climate, lead to fuller-bodied wines with riper tannins and a higher alcohol content. Wines that nevertheless maintain a good verticality, thanks to the refreshing sea breezes.

Our sommeliers have decided to compare these two worlds, selecting the most representative wines and, as always, the best prices: all that remains for you to do is to enjoy the similarities and differences.

Bolgheri DOC Collezione del Conte 2021

Bolgheri DOC Collezione del Conte 2021 Villa da Filicaja

0,75 ℓ
92
92
93
Aged cheeses, Red meat, Game, Roasts
Sale
15.60 
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  20.80 €/ℓ
incl. VAT and taxes
Was: 19.90 € 
Lowest price: 15.60 € 
Saint-Émilion Grand Cru AOC 2021

Saint-Émilion Grand Cru AOC 2021 Baron de Sergolle

0,75 ℓ
Truffle, Roasts, Mushrooms, Grilled red meat
Sale
27.90 
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  37.20 €/ℓ
incl. VAT and taxes
Was: 39.90 € 
Lowest price: 23.90 € 
Bolgheri DOC Rosso 2021

Bolgheri DOC Rosso 2021 Campo al Faro

0,75 ℓ
94
95
First courses, Aged cheeses, Stews, Roasts
Discount 32%
16.90 
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  22.53 €/ℓ
incl. VAT and taxes
Was: 24.90 € 
Lowest price: 24.90 € 

Bolgheri Superiore DOC 2019 Ornellaia 6 bottles of 0,75 ℓ

1,993 
per box  (6x0,75 ℓ)  442.89 €/ℓ
incl. VAT and taxes
Only 5 left
Bolgheri DOC Guado al Tasso Il Bruciato 2022

Bolgheri DOC Guado al Tasso Il Bruciato 2022 Marchesi Antinori

0,75 ℓ
98
91
Meat ragout, Stews, First courses, Grilled red meat
24.90 
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  33.20 €/ℓ
incl. VAT and taxes
Bolgheri DOC Collezione del Conte 2022

Bolgheri DOC Collezione del Conte 2022 Villa da Filicaja

Magnum 1,5 ℓ, Wooden box
Aged cheeses, Game, Red meat, Roasts
Sale
42.10 
per bottle  (1,5 ℓ)  28.07 €/ℓ
incl. VAT and taxes
Was: 53.90 € 
Lowest price: 42.10 € 
Bolgheri Bianco DOC 2022

Bolgheri Bianco DOC 2022 Campo al Faro

0,75 ℓ
Fish, White meat, Fried food, Starters
Sale
11.90 
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  15.87 €/ℓ
incl. VAT and taxes
Was: 19.90 € 
Lowest price: 9.90 € 
Bolgheri DOC Rosso 2022

Bolgheri DOC Rosso 2022 Campo al Faro

Magnum 1,5 ℓ, Wooden box
Roasts, Aged cheeses, Stews, First courses
Quantity discount 20%
47.90 
per bottle  (1,5 ℓ)  31.93 €/ℓ
for at least 6 bottles
incl. VAT and taxes
Regular price: 59.90 €
Bolgheri DOC Gattabuia 2021

Bolgheri DOC Gattabuia 2021 Tenuta Moraia

0,75 ℓ
Italy, Tuscany
Aged cheeses, Game
Sale
19.10 
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  25.47 €/ℓ
incl. VAT and taxes
Was: 20.10 € 
Lowest price: 19.10 € 
Bolgheri DOC Le Serre Nuove 2021

Bolgheri DOC Le Serre Nuove 2021 Ornellaia

0,75 ℓ
93
Red meat, Game, Aged cheeses
54 
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  72 €/ℓ
incl. VAT and taxes
Margaux AOC Labastide Dauzac 2020

Margaux AOC Labastide Dauzac 2020 Château Dauzac

0,75 ℓ
91
Game, Red meat, Aged cheeses
Sale
29.90 
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  39.87 €/ℓ
incl. VAT and taxes
Was: 49.90 € 
Lowest price: 29.90 € 
Bolgheri Superiore DOC 2020

Bolgheri Superiore DOC 2020 Campo al Faro

0,75 ℓ
Red meat, Game, First courses, Aged cheeses, White meat
Discount 25%
29.90 
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  39.87 €/ℓ
incl. VAT and taxes
Was: 39.90 € 
Lowest price: 39.90 € 
Bolgheri Superiore DOC 2021

Bolgheri Superiore DOC 2021 Castello di Bolgheri

0,75 ℓ
Grilled red meat, Red meat, Meat ragout
75 
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  100 €/ℓ
incl. VAT and taxes
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Bolgheri Superiore DOC 2019

Bolgheri Superiore DOC 2019 Tenuta Le Colonne

0,75 ℓ
Quantity discount 5%
39.20 
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  52.27 €/ℓ
for at least 6 bottles
incl. VAT and taxes
Regular price: 41.30 €
Bolgheri Superiore DOC Vendemmia d'Artista 2020

Bolgheri Superiore DOC Vendemmia d'Artista 2020 Ornellaia

0,75 ℓ
Italy, Tuscany
Roasts, Game
380 
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  506.67 €/ℓ
incl. VAT and taxes
Free shipping
Bolgheri Superiore  DOC Guado al Tasso 2020

Bolgheri Superiore DOC Guado al Tasso 2020 Marchesi Antinori

0,75 ℓ
96
95
Aged cheeses, Game, Grilled red meat, Stews
158 
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  210.67 €/ℓ
incl. VAT and taxes
Free shipping
Bolgheri Superiore DOC Grattamacco 2020

Bolgheri Superiore DOC 2020 Grattamacco

0,75 ℓ
97
93
Aged cheeses, Roasts, Game
85 
per bottle  (0,75 ℓ)  113.33 €/ℓ
incl. VAT and taxes
Free shipping
Bolgheri DOC Rosso Stupore 2018

Bolgheri DOC Rosso Stupore 2018 Campo alle Comete

Jeroboam 3 ℓ, Wooden box
Italy, Tuscany
Aged cheeses, Cold cuts and cured meats, Grilled red meat, Red meat
Sale
73.90 
per bottle  (3 ℓ)  24.63 €/ℓ
incl. VAT and taxes
Was: 86.90 € 
Lowest price: 73.90 € 
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