Hortense

Hortense is born from a careful selection of the estate’s highest and most suitable plots. These elevated vineyards give rise to a wine of remarkable depth, tension, and character. Its structure is well-defined yet never excessive; its signature lies in a natural salinity and Mediterranean restraint that return with consistency in every vintage.

APPELLATION

Bolgheri DOC Superiore

VINEYARD ELEVATION

235 m

170 m

VINEYARD EXPOSURE

SOIL COMPOSITION

Soils of volcanic origin.

Metamorphic rocks with traces of mica and biotite. Skarn, granites, and basaltic traces.

VINIFICATION

Vinified in untreated concrete tulip tanks with native yeasts, then aged in selected French oak barriques.

VINTAGES

2022

2021

2022

54% CABERNET FRANC
42% CABERNET SAUVIGNON
4% MERLOT

CLIMATE

2022 in Bolgheri was marked by prolonged drought and intense summer heat, pushing the vines to adapt by producing smaller, loosely clustered grapes with thick skins and vibrant acidity. In Hortense, this translates into a wine of rare composure, tense and luminous, with concentrated aromatics, fine tannins, and a distinct clarity. The dry conditions are reflected in its precise structure and the freshness carried by saline winds, lending the wine its signature Mediterranean energy.

TASTING NOTES

Hortense 2022 moves with quiet confidence, shaped by volcanic soils and marked by a rare balance of texture and vitality. Free from the typical Bolgheri profile, it opens with Mediterranean notes of sun-warmed stone, caper, bay leaf, and helichrysum. Aromas spiral between balsamic depth, wild berries, and Eastern spice, while the palate reveals a fine structure, saline tension, and subtle layers of tamarind, iodine, and herbs. The finish is long, defined by a savoury signature and lasting clarity.

TECHNICAL SHEET

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Inspired by the extraordinary life of Hortense de la Gándara, a Spanish noble with a French upbringing, this wine embodies her journey through eras and continents.

Hortense wine blends the elegance of Bordeaux tradition with the intensity of Bolgheri, reflecting her sophisticated and cosmopolitan legacy.

Its gold-adorned label, a symbol of light and transcendence, pays homage to her refined yet daring vision, celebrating a life that transcended borders and enriched the cultural landscape.