Reviews
Technical Details
- BlendCabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Petit Verdot
- CountryItaly
- RegionTuscany
- AppellationBolgheri
Campo alle Comete Stupore Bolgheri 2016
We wish we had more of this. Man! Merlot, Cabernet, Syrah and Petit Verdot, hailing from the off-the-charts 2016 vintage, in the hands of masters Jeanette Servidio, together with oenologist Stefano Di Blasi. Bolgheri, of course, is ground zero for Super Tuscan brilliance, and, again, we can’t say it enough! $29.95!
** The name Campo alle Comete is an antique toponym from this area, which disappeared over time. The whole representation of Campo alle Comete, with its magical name (Comete means “guiding star” or "Comet" in Italian), wants to bring the consumer into a dream world. **
Prepare for dreamy cherry compote and chocolate covered blackberry swriling, with grilled Italian herbs and earthy underpinnings. It's very ripe and concentrated, but the epic 2016 vintage balnce is evident in the surprising freshness that keeps the juicy flavors in check. Basically, this is a whiplash-inducing, eye-popping, is-this-price-right evoking, gem of of a wine that is a clear "case me" situation. First come, first served...this will not last long!