Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 2024 / 750ml | ≈ $49.45Original €44.00≈ £37.17 | www.26generazioni.com ↗ |
2024 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
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
Bottling Date Mid-December 2025
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Production Details The Cont'Ugo vineyards lie at 45–60 metres above sea level. Grapes were hand harvested and selected in the cellar. Alcoholic fermentation and maceration lasted about 20 days in temperature-controlled stainless steel, with temperatures managed at approximately 25–30°C according to lot. Lots completed malolactic fermentation in barriques by year-end; the best lots were blended and matured for a further 12 months in second-use barriques before bottling in mid-December 2025.
Tasting Notes Intense ruby red; cherry jam, myrtle leaves, cinnamon, spice and vegetal nuances; harmonious, tense and balanced palate with soft silky tannins, persistent finish and fruity aftertaste
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
Bottling Date Second ten-day period of March 2025
Production Details The vineyards lie at 45–60 metres above sea level. Grapes were hand harvested and selected. Alcoholic fermentation and maceration lasted about 20 days in temperature-controlled stainless steel, at approximately 25–30°C according to lot. The lots completed malolactic fermentation in barriques by year-end; the best lots were blended and matured for a further 12 months in second-use barriques.
Tasting Notes Intense ruby red; ripe small red fruits, Mediterranean scrub, peat and liquorice root; substantial, vertical palate with fine velvety tannins, persistence and drinkability
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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
Bottling Date Second ten-day period of January 2024
Production Details The vineyards lie at 45–60 metres above sea level. Grapes were hand harvested and selected. Alcoholic fermentation and maceration lasted about 20 days in temperature-controlled stainless steel at approximately 25–30°C according to lot. Lots completed malolactic fermentation in barriques by year-end; the best lots were blended and matured for a further 12 months in second-use barriques.
Tasting Notes Intense ruby red; ripe redcurrant, raspberry and cherry with Mediterranean scrub and undergrowth; structured and persistent, with a fruity aftertaste
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2021 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Merlot
Classification Bolgheri DOC Rosso
Region Bolgheri
Soil Predominantly alluvial silty-clay soils
Harvest Dates Started 8 September 2021 and ended in late September 2021
Fermentation Vessels Temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks
Bottling Date First ten-day period of March 2023
Production Details The vineyards lie at 45–60 metres above sea level. Grapes were hand harvested and selected. Alcoholic fermentation and maceration lasted about 20 days in temperature-controlled stainless steel at approximately 25–30°C according to lot. Lots completed malolactic fermentation in barriques by year-end; the best lots were blended and matured for a further 12 months in second-use barriques.
Tasting Notes Intense ruby red; ripe morello cherry and raspberry with juniper and moss; structured and vibrant, with a persistent fruity aftertaste
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2015 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Merlot
Classification Bolgheri DOC Rosso
Region Bolgheri
Soil Predominantly alluvial silty-clay soils
Harvest Dates 9–23 September 2015
Fermentation Vessels Temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Fruit was selected from the estate's 40 hectares of Merlot vineyards and harvested manually. Alcoholic fermentation and maceration lasted about 20 days in temperature-controlled stainless steel, with some lots fermented at lower temperatures and others at approximately 30°C. Malolactic fermentation took place in barriques, one-third new. After eight months in French oak, the best lots were blended and returned to barriques for four additional months, followed by approximately six months of bottle maturation before release. The vineyards lie at 45–60 metres above sea level.
Tasting Notes Ripe cherry and blueberry with candied fruit and sweet spices; soft, balanced and persistent palate with a harmonious fruity aftertaste
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2011 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Merlot
Classification Bolgheri DOC Rosso
Region Bolgheri
Soil Predominantly alluvial silty-clay soils
Fermentation Vessels Temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks
Oak Details 30% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak30%
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Fruit was selected from the estate's 40 hectares of Merlot vineyards and harvested manually. Fermentation and maceration lasted about 25 days in temperature-controlled stainless steel, with temperatures varied by lot and reaching approximately 30°C. Malolactic fermentation occurred in barriques, 30% new. After eight months in French oak, the best lots were blended and returned to barriques for four additional months; bottle maturation before release lasted approximately ten months. The vineyards lie at 45–60 metres above sea level.
Tasting Notes Cherry, morello cherry and raspberry with Mediterranean aromatic herbs; vibrant, fresh, savoury and balanced, with youthful fruit, depth, complexity and minerality
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Producer Information
Website
Address
via Cassia per Siena, 133, Loc. Bargino, 50026 San Casciano val di Pesa, Firenze, Italy
Email
Owner
Antinori Family (26th generation)