Garzaia 2023
Country: Italy Region: Bolgheri, Tuscany
Varietal: Cabernet Franc 70%, Merlot 30%
Vintage: 2023 Category: Red Wine Style: Dry
Ruffino’s first Bolgheri Superiore, crafted by winemaker Olga Fusari and produced at Tenuta La Garzaia in Bolgheri. Garzaia speaks of elegance and finesse, clearly revealing its strong connection to the Bolgheri terroir.
“Bolgheri is where I began making wine and where I feel at home every time I return” says Olga Fusari.
“Creating a new project is a rare opportunity in a winemaker’s career—a living, vibrant emotion that I hope will be felt in every sip of Garzaia.”
Garzaia Bolgheri Superiore DOC 2023 is crafted exclusively from the vineyards of Le Sondraie, in the northern part of the denomination, characterized by deep, sandy‑clay soils low in limestone.
The blend pays tribute to the grape varieties that made Bolgheri famous:
- 70% Cabernet Franc — structure and aromatic complexity
- Merlot — softness and roundness
The result is a wine of striking balance and elegance.
The 2023 harvest benefited from stable, sunny weather, with a single significant rainfall in late August that replenished water reserves and enabled slow, complete ripening.
Ageing involves 18 months in French oak barriques (70% new, 30% second‑use), a choice designed to enhance varietal expression and the character of the territory.
“Garzaia speaks the language of elegance and finesse, clearly expressing its Bolgheri origins,” concludes Fusari.
Tasting Notes:
Colour: deep ruby red Aromas: complex Mediterranean brush and ripe red fruit bouquet
Tasting: balanced, bodied, with plush tannins. The Merlot gives
smoothness and rotundity, while the Cabernet Franc provides body,
structure and aromatic complexity with a perfect balance. The enduring finish entices further tasting.
Food Matches: Red meat, game, and aged cheeses.
