Adeo Bolgheri 2020 (Campo alla Sughera)

Cellar for up to 10 years. Decant for up to an hour before serving. Campo alla Sughera winery was founded by the German Knauf family in 1998, who identified the enormous potential of this maritime-influenced terroir. The winery is located near the village of Bolgheri, in a small pocket of peace between the Mediterranean Sea and the rugged Colline Metallifere. Bolgheri did not receive DOC classification until the 1980s, but it has a rich, tapestried history of wine-making nonetheless. The first vineyards were planted here in 1816 and were composed of French varietals, including Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Gamay. Adeo is a nod to these humble origins. It’s a bold, Bordeaux-style blend, made from 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Merlot. Adeo’s bouquet is packed with notes of ripe, succulent red fruit and undertones of spice. If you leave it to breathe before serving, the nose can also reveal subtle hints of oak ageing. The palate is a bold, mouth-filling experience, replete with flavours of plum, black cherry and tart blackcurrant. You can also discover crisp levels of acidity, balanced out żeby subtle, velvety tannins, which become more apparent on the long finish. This is a gorgeous red, and a worthy companion for premium steaks, any kind of grilled meat, or a spicy stew.