Marchesi Antinori
Cont'Ugo Bolgheri
Bolgheri
2018
Vintage
Varietal
Merlot
Where it is, October 2026
At Peak: inside the peak window (2022-2026), within the full drinking arc.
This bottle is in its peak window through 2026, with a drinking horizon to 2030.
The ‘18 Cont'Ugo Bolgheri.
Marchesi Antinori Cont'Ugo Bolgheri 2018 is a Merlot from Italy.
Cellared Ageability Index (CAI) drinking timeline
Storage and bottle condition can shift the experience.
The peak window sits inside the broader full drinking arc.
Tasting note
Marchesi Antinori Cont'Ugo Bolgheri 2018 has a medium body, fresh acidity, and moderate tannins.
The 2018 vintage
Marchesi Antinori's 2018 Cont'Ugo Bolgheri is a Merlot from Italy.
About Marchesi Antinori
Marchesi Antinori's Cont'Ugo Bolgheri is a Merlot from Italy.
From the cellar: pair with
Bone-in ribeye with rosemary butter
The pairing is scaled to the wine's medium body.
Braised short ribs with truffle polenta
The wine's fresh acidity keeps the pairing lively.
Aged Comté with quince paste
The pairing leaves room for the wine's moderate tannins.
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Frequently Asked
What is Marchesi Antinori Cont'Ugo Bolgheri 2018?
Marchesi Antinori Cont'Ugo Bolgheri 2018 is a Merlot from Italy.
What does Marchesi Antinori Cont'Ugo Bolgheri 2018 taste like?
Marchesi Antinori Cont'Ugo Bolgheri 2018 has a medium body, fresh acidity, and moderate tannins.
When should Marchesi Antinori Cont'Ugo Bolgheri 2018 be opened?
The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2020-2030. Within that arc, the peak window is 2022-2026. The full arc is the broader period the wine may drink well; the peak window is when it is most likely to show its best balance. Storage, fill level, cork condition, and preference can shift the decision. Taste before adding more air or holding the rest.
What pairs with Marchesi Antinori Cont'Ugo Bolgheri 2018?
Pair this wine with Bone-in ribeye with rosemary butter; Braised short ribs with truffle polenta; or Aged Comté with quince paste.