
The greatness of this area – whose principal merits lie in its geographical location, pedoclimatic characteristics and the beneficial mitigating effects of the sea – has, over the years, enabled it to produce truly great wines. After just a few years, Super Tuscans acquired a distinctive identity and strength and became famous world-wide. In 2001, the Bolgheri DOC appellation was introduced to protect their undeniable excellence. In the very same year, Allegrini arrived to take up the ‘Tuscan challenge’