Castello di Bossi Girolamo

Girolamo Merlot Toscana IGT bottle image

Wine Description

Named for the oldest vineyard of Merlot, planted in Bossi 42 years ago, the muscular Girolamo is made entirely from Merlot grapes. After the harvest, the grapes are crushed and fermented in stainless steel for extra smoothness and complexity. Girolamo is then aged in Allier barriques for approximately two years, to achieve an elegant combination of fruitiness, softened tannins, and body.

Marco Bacci
Castello di Bossi Vineyard
Castello di Bossi Cellar
Castello di Bossi Corbaia 1985
Jacopo Bacci, Export Manager
Marco Bacci, Owner
Castello di Bossi Winery
Castello di Bossi Estate
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Acclaim
“A drop-dead gorgeous beauty, the 2010 Merlot Girolamo impresses for its voluptuous, layered personality. Iron, smoke and leather add distinct elements of Sangiovese-infused aromas and flavors. The combination of Merlot generosity plus structure of the year and appellation is incredibly appealing. The 2010 impresses for the sheer integrity and purity of its fruit. Sweet floral and spiced notes add complexity on the finish. This is another superb wine from Castello di Bossi.”
— Antonio Galloni, Sep 2014
“Subtle yet intense aromas of crushed berries and citrus peel with hints of fresh mushrooms. Full body, very fine tannins and a clean, flavorful finish. A polished pure Merlot.”
— James Suckling, Aug 2013
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Vineyard & Production Info
Production area/appellation:
Toscana IGT
Vineyard name
The Girolamo vineyard
Vineyard size
15 acres
Soil composition
Clay and limestone
Training method
Spur-pruned Cordon
Elevation:
1,155 feet
Vines/acre:
1,400
Yield/acre:
1.2 tons
Exposure:
Southern
Harvest time:
September-October
First vintage of this wine:
1997
Bottles produced of this wine:
20,000
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Winemaking & Aging
Maceration length:
25-30
Varietal composition:
100% Merlot
Fermentation container:
Stainless steel tanks
Length of alcoholic fermentation:
10 days
Fermentation temperature:
84-90 °F
Maceration technique:
Racking and Pumpovers
Malolactic fermentation:
Yes
Type of aging container:
Barriques and Barrels
Size of aging container:
225 L and 50 HL
Type of oak:
French oak
Length of aging before bottling:
18-24 months
Age of Aging Container:
New
Length of bottle aging:
9 months
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Analytical Data
pH level:
3.6
Acidity:
5.8 g/L
Alcohol:
14.5 %
Dry extract:
31.6 g/L
Residual sugar:
2.3 g/L