Wine at the Table
Bolgheri Rosso
The short answer
Bolgheri Rosso is a red Italian wine from Tuscany (coast), made from Cabernet, Merlot and others. It tastes ripe, polished, bordeaux-style and pairs best with grilled steak, sausage and burgers.
- Style
- Ripe, polished, Bordeaux-style, Tuscany (coast)
- Glass
- Wide-bowl red wine glass at 62°F / 17°C
- Strength
- About 14% ABV
Where it comes from
The coastal Tuscan zone made famous by Super Tuscan wines; Bolgheri Rosso is its approachable tier.
What you need
- Grape: Cabernet, Merlot and others
- Region: Tuscany (coast)
- Style: Ripe, polished, Bordeaux-style
How Larry builds it
- 01
Get the temperature right. Serve at 62°F / 17°C. Most kitchens are too warm — 15 minutes in the fridge helps.
- 02
Pour with food. Built for the table: grilled steak, sausage and burgers.
- 03
Larry's tip. Steak wine. Larry's grill approves.
Larry’s rule: Steak wine. Larry's grill approves.
Variations worth making
Questions people ask
What food goes with Bolgheri Rosso?
Bolgheri Rosso pairs well with grilled steak, sausage and burgers.
What grape is Bolgheri Rosso made from?
Cabernet, Merlot and others, grown in Tuscany (coast).
What does Bolgheri Rosso taste like?
Ripe, polished, Bordeaux-style.
What temperature should Bolgheri Rosso be served at?
About 62°F / 17°C.
What to eat with it
Pour it like Larry
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