Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 2024 / 750ml | EUR 44.00≈ $50.54 · £37.73 | www.26generazioni.com ↗ |
Latest Technical Specifications · 2024
Grape Varieties 100% Merlot
Classification Bolgheri DOC Rosso
Region Bolgheri
Soil Predominantly alluvial silty-clay soils
Harvest Dates 31 August–10 September 2024
Fermentation Vessels Temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks; barriques for completion of malolactic fermentation
Bottling Date Mid-December 2025
Production Details The Merlot was harvested manually and carefully selected in the cellar. Alcoholic fermentation and maceration lasted approximately 20 days in temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks, with temperatures managed from approximately 25 °C to approximately 30 °C according to lot maturity. Separate lots completed malolactic fermentation in barriques by year-end; the selected lots were then blended and matured for a further 12 months in second-use barriques. The vineyards lie at 45–60 metres above sea level.
Tasting Notes Intense ruby red; cherry jam, myrtle leaves and cinnamon; harmonious, taut, elegant and balanced, with soft silky tannins, persistent fruit and a fruity aftertaste.
2024 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Merlot
Classification Bolgheri DOC Rosso
Region Bolgheri
Soil Predominantly alluvial silty-clay soils
Harvest Dates 31 August–10 September 2024
Fermentation Vessels Temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks; barriques for completion of malolactic fermentation
Bottling Date Mid-December 2025
Production Details The Merlot was harvested manually and carefully selected in the cellar. Alcoholic fermentation and maceration lasted approximately 20 days in temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks, with temperatures managed from approximately 25 °C to approximately 30 °C according to lot maturity. Separate lots completed malolactic fermentation in barriques by year-end; the selected lots were then blended and matured for a further 12 months in second-use barriques. The vineyards lie at 45–60 metres above sea level.
Tasting Notes Intense ruby red; cherry jam, myrtle leaves and cinnamon; harmonious, taut, elegant and balanced, with soft silky tannins, persistent fruit and a fruity aftertaste.
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2023 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Merlot
Classification Bolgheri DOC Rosso
Region Bolgheri
Soil Predominantly alluvial silty-clay soils
Harvest Dates 6–18 September 2023
Fermentation Vessels Temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks; barriques for completion of malolactic fermentation
Bottling Date Second ten-day period of March 2025
Production Details The Merlot was harvested manually and carefully selected in the cellar. Alcoholic fermentation and maceration lasted approximately 20 days in temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks, with temperatures managed from approximately 25 °C to approximately 30 °C according to lot maturity. Separate lots completed malolactic fermentation in barriques by year-end; the selected lots were then blended and matured for a further 12 months in second-use barriques. The vineyards lie at 45–60 metres above sea level.
Tasting Notes Intense ruby red; ripe small red fruits, Mediterranean scrub, peat and licorice root; good dimension and verticality, with fine velvety tannins, persistence and an approachable palate.
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2022 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Merlot
Classification Bolgheri DOC Rosso
Region Bolgheri
Soil Predominantly alluvial silty-clay soils
Harvest Dates 30 August–9 September 2022
Fermentation Vessels Temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks; barriques for completion of malolactic fermentation
Bottling Date Second ten-day period of January 2024
Production Details The Merlot was harvested manually and carefully selected in the cellar. Alcoholic fermentation and maceration lasted approximately 20 days in temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks, with temperatures managed from approximately 25 °C to approximately 30 °C according to lot maturity. Separate lots completed malolactic fermentation in barriques by year-end; the selected lots were then blended and matured for a further 12 months in second-use barriques. The vineyards lie at 45–60 metres above sea level.
Tasting Notes Intense ruby red; ripe red currant, raspberry and cherry with Mediterranean shrubs and underbrush; well structured and persistent, with a fruity aftertaste.
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2021 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Merlot
Region Bolgheri
Soil Predominantly alluvial silty-clay soils
Harvest Dates Harvest began 8 September 2021 in the earliest vineyards and ended in late September 2021 in the latest parcels
Fermentation Vessels Temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks; barriques for completion of malolactic fermentation
Bottling Date First ten-day period of March 2023
Production Details The Merlot was harvested manually and carefully selected in the cellar. Alcoholic fermentation and maceration lasted approximately 20 days in temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks, with temperatures managed from approximately 25 °C to approximately 30 °C according to lot maturity. Separate lots completed malolactic fermentation in barriques by year-end; the selected lots were then blended and matured for a further 12 months in second-use barriques. The vineyards lie at 45–60 metres above sea level.
Tasting Notes Intense ruby red; ripe small red fruits including morello cherry and raspberry, with juniper and moss; well structured and vibrant, with a persistent fruity aftertaste.
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