DOC Red

Campo al Mare Bolgheri Rosso, Ambrogio e Giovanni Folonari

Tenute Folonari
Grapes
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot
Denomination
Bolgheri DOC
Region
Tuscany
ABV
14.5%
Drink
2023: 2025 to 2033

A Bolgheri Rosso from the Folonari family's Campo al Mare estate, made from Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Expect red fruit, fresh herbs and vanilla, with silky tannins.

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2023 · 75cl · checked 6 Nov · Delivery usually £16.90, free on 6 bottles

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£22.90 best price · 1 retailer with 75cl · 2023 in stock · checked 6 Nov 2026

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Tasting Notes

What the 2023 Campo al Mare Bolgheri Rosso tastes like

Falstaff scored the 2023 at 91 and noted "cherry, some raspberry, fresh thyme" on the nose. It is a crisp, juicy red with soft tannins.

Tasted by
ItalianWines editorial, from the producer's notes
Tasted on
5 November 2025
Vintage in glass
2023
Source
Producer notes · confidence High
Typical of Cabernet Sauvignon
Body Light / Full
Tannins Smooth / Grippy
Sweetness Dry / Sweet
Acidity Soft / Crisp
Nose

Red fruit and flowers open the 2023 Campo al Mare, followed by fresh herbs and a soft spice of milk chocolate and vanilla. Cherry leads the fruit, with some raspberry and a hint of thyme.

BlackberryBlackberry
CherryCherry
RaspberryRaspberry
Red forest berriesRed forest berries
TobaccoTobacco
VanillaVanilla
ChocolateChocolate
Palate

The palate is crisp, with silky tannins that are never edgy. Falstaff scored the 2023 at 91 and found it "juicy and fresh", with "animating acidity". A hot, dry summer and a sunny September ripened every plot, and the wine carries 14.5% alcohol.

Finish

The 2023 finishes at medium length, on cherry and a little vanilla spice.

Overall

This is the blended red of the Campo al Mare range, and its first vintage was 2003. About 100,000 bottles are made. Beside it, the estate makes single-grape reds such as Selvante, from Cabernet Franc. Drink the 2023 now or up to 2033, ideally with a meal.

Drink now Best by 2033
Live UK pricing

Where to buy Campo al Mare Bolgheri Rosso in the UK

Two UK shops sell the 2023 in a 75 cl bottle, at about £23 and about £25. The 2024 is sold here as a magnum in a wooden case.

Best price · 75 cl · 2023 £22.90 at Vino.com
75cl · 2023 available from Vino.com £22.90, in stock
Vintages live 2024 · 2023 Newest vintage on sale here: 2024
Per-litre (75cl · 2023 basis) £30.53 Lowest current 75cl · 2023 offer
Last checked 6 Nov 2026 Refreshed once every 24 hours
Other vintages and formats: 1 price line

75cl · 2024: £28.00, 1 UK retailer

Wine fit score

How Campo al Mare Bolgheri Rosso scores for food and value

Food and Value are where the 2023 Campo al Mare scores best. Its crisp acidity suits a meal, and about £23 is low for a Bolgheri red.

Best with food 8.4/10

Crisp acidity and silky tannins make this Bolgheri Rosso easy to match with grilled meat, meat sauces and aged cheese. Very hot, chilli-led food is the main thing to avoid.

Best value 8.2/10

About £23 to £25 for the 2023 is at the lower end for a Bolgheri red, and Falstaff gave this vintage 91 points.

Best intro to this style 7.4/10

Red fruit, a touch of vanilla and silky tannins make it easy to enjoy on first taste. The 14.5% alcohol is on the high side, so it shows best with food.

Best for an occasion 6.2/10

The Bolgheri name carries weight at the table. It suits a good dinner with friends more than a landmark celebration.

Best everyday bottle 5.8/10

Ready to drink and easy with food, but at over £20 it is a weekend bottle for most buyers rather than a midweek one.

Best for cellar 5.0/10

The producer gives it up to ten years, so the 2023 should hold until about 2033. It is ready now and does not need years in the cellar.

Scoring is rule-based and deterministic. The model and weightings are documented in our Wine Fit Score methodology.

Denomination Compliance Snapshot

Bolgheri in five fields

A compact view of what the Bolgheri denomination actually requires, and how this bottle sits inside it. Pulled from the official Italian disciplinare.

Allowed grapes
5 varieties listed in the disciplinare
This bottle: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot.
Minimum ageing
From 1 September
of the year after harvest
Region / area
Livorno
Source: Disciplinare.
Style
DOC · Bolgheri
Alcohol minimum in the rules: 11.5%. A total-alcohol minimum includes the alcohol the remaining sugar could produce, so the ABV on the label can be lower.
Classification
DOC (Denominazione di Origine Controllata)
What that means →
Vintages

The 2023 and 2024 vintages at Campo al Mare

The producer describes 2023 as a hot, dry summer and a sunny, dry September that ripened every plot fully. In 2024, a wet winter and a cool, rainy spring stored water for a hot, dry summer.

2024 Newest vintage on sale here
Best price
£28.00
Retailers
1 in stock
ABV
14.5%
Window
Drink now through 2034

The producer reports a wet winter and a cool, rainy spring that stored water for a hot, dry summer. Harvest was mostly hot, with some rain late in the harvest month. Drink it from 2026 to 2034.

2023 Other vintage on sale here
Best price
£22.90
Retailers
1 in stock
ABV
14.5%
Window
Drink now through 2033

The producer reports a mild, dry winter, frequent spring rain and a hot, dry summer, then a sunny, dry September that let every plot ripen fully. Drink it now or up to 2033.

2024 Newest vintage on sale here
Best price
£28.00
Retailers
1 in stock
ABV
14.5%
Window
Drink now through 2034

The producer reports a wet winter and a cool, rainy spring that stored water for a hot, dry summer. Harvest was mostly hot, with some rain late in the harvest month. Drink it from 2026 to 2034.

Drink-now / hold guidance reflects general style cues for this wine, not a forecast for a specific bottle. Where vintage-level editorial notes exist, they appear above.

The disciplinare, the place, the label

Tenuta Campo al Mare, the Folonari family's Bolgheri estate

Campo al Mare covers about 30 hectares in six plots across Bolgheri, each planted to one grape. This red's first vintage was 2003, and about 100,000 bottles are made.

01

DOC, DOCG, IGT: what the badges mean

Italian wine law sorts bottles into a pyramid. DOCG sits at the top: tightly drawn boundaries, prescribed grapes, mandatory ageing, government tasting before release. DOC is the same idea with looser thresholds. IGT (Indicazione Geografica Tipica) is broader still, requiring only that 85% of the grapes come from the named territory.

Bolgheri is in the DOC tier. That is not a quality verdict, it is a description of how much freedom the producer has at vinification and ageing.

02

The denomination rules, in detail

  • Allowed grapes. 5 varieties listed in the disciplinare
  • Yield ceiling. 9.0 tonnes per hectare
  • Alcohol minimum in the rules. 11.5% vol. A total-alcohol minimum includes the alcohol the remaining sugar could produce, so the ABV on the label can be lower.
  • Minimum ageing. From 1 September of the year after harvest
  • Tasting panel. Chemical analysis and a tasting commission before sale, required by Italian law for every DOC and DOCG
03

Region and area context

Bolgheri falls within Tuscany, covering Livorno.

Bolgheri DOC zone Wine route in the zone

Producer: Tenute Folonari, Greve in Chianti.

Wine route in the zone: Strada del Vino Costa degli Etruschi.

04

Reading the label

  • Tenute FolonariProducer / estate
  • Cabernet Sauvignon · Cabernet Franc · Merlot · Petit VerdotGrape varieties
  • Bolgheri DOCGeographic indication and quality tier
  • 2023Vintage of the 75 cl bottle on sale here
  • 14.5% vol · 75 clAlcohol by volume and bottle size
05

What sits behind the price of Tenute Folonari Campo al Mare Bolgheri Rosso

Tracked from
£22.90
Direction
Mostly cost up
Drivers
4 up / 1 down
Main factor
Grapes from the estate's own Bolgheri vineyards
  1. 01

    Grapes from the estate's own Bolgheri vineyards

    Cost up

    The 2023 and 2024 sheets say the grapes come from Tenuta Campo al Mare, about 30 hectares in six plots, each planted to one grape. Growing every grape on its own Bolgheri land puts that vineyard cost into the price.

  2. 02

    About 100,000 bottles for each of the 2023 and 2024

    Cost down

    The producer made about 100,000 bottles of both the 2023 and the 2024. Spreading cellar and bottling costs over that many bottles helps keep the 2023 at about £23 to £25.

  3. 03

    At least seven months in oak for the 2024

    Cost up

    The 2024 sheet gives at least seven months in oak casks before the wine rests in bottle. Oak casks cost money to buy and tie up cellar space for those months.

  4. 04

    The Bolgheri name on the label

    Cost up

    At about £23 to £25, the 2023 sits near the bottom of that range.

  5. 05

    UK duty and VAT at 14.5% alcohol

    Cost up

    Of a £23 bottle, about £7.20 is tax: £3.33 duty on 75 cl at 14.5% alcohol and about £3.87 VAT.

01

Grapes from the estate's own Bolgheri vineyards

Cost up

The 2023 and 2024 sheets say the grapes come from Tenuta Campo al Mare, about 30 hectares in six plots, each planted to one grape. Growing every grape on its own Bolgheri land puts that vineyard cost into the price.

Food Pairing

Food for a crisp, silky Bolgheri Rosso

Fresh acidity and silky tannins make the 2023 a good match for grilled red meat, lamb and meat sauces. The producer's own idea, on its 2022 sheet, is a Livorno fish soup with saffron mayonnaise.

Tannin softening Strong match

Grilled steak and lamb

The silky tannins of this Bolgheri Rosso soften against the char and protein of grilled red meat, so the wine feels rounder. A Merlot and Cabernet blend from the Tuscan coast has the weight to stand up to a thick steak.

Try with: Fiorentina steak · Ribeye steak · Rack of lamb · Lamb chops · More pairings →

Fat cutting Strong match

Slow-cooked meat sauces

Crisp acidity cuts through the fat of a long-cooked ragù and keeps each mouthful fresh. The red fruit of Campo al Mare suits tomato and beef, and its tannins are soft enough not to fight the sauce.

Try with: Ragu alla bolognese · Lasagna · Brasato al Barolo · More pairings →

Aromatic bridge Good match

Herb-roasted pork and lamb

The fresh herbs on the nose of this Bolgheri red pick up the rosemary and thyme on a roast. Its red fruit lifts the rich meat, and the tannins are gentle enough for pork.

Try with: Porchetta · Roast pork · Leg of lamb · Roast chicken · More pairings →

Body matching Good match

Duck and game

At 14.5% alcohol, this Bolgheri Rosso has enough weight for duck and venison without swamping them. Its vanilla and milk chocolate notes meet the darker, richer flavours of game.

Try with: Duck breast · Roast Duck · Venison Stew · Roast Pheasant · More pairings →

Salt balance Good match

Hard, aged cheeses

Salt in an aged cheese softens tannin and brings out red fruit. A firm pecorino or a mature cheddar works well with a Merlot and Cabernet blend like Campo al Mare.

Try with: Cheese board · Pecorino sardo e pan carasau · Strong cheddar cheese

Avoid Clash

Hot chilli dishes

Chilli heat makes the 14.5% alcohol of this Bolgheri red burn and turns its tannins bitter. Save Campo al Mare for milder food, and pour a lighter, fruitier red such as a young Valpolicella with spicy dishes.

Skip with: Crispy chilli beef · Szechuan beef · Jungle Curry · Pizza Diavola · Pairing guide →

Drinking + cellar

How long to keep the 2023 Campo al Mare

The producer gives this wine up to ten years. We would drink the 2023 now or up to 2033, and the 2024 from 2026 to 2034.

Drinking window
2023: 2025 to 2033

For the main offer above.

Decanting
1 hour

A short splash decant softens the first-pour edge and opens the aromatics.

Serving temperature
16-18°C

Aim for the cooler end on a warm day; warmer end opens up more aromatics.

Cellar potential
Medium

The producer gives it up to ten years, so the 2023 should hold until about 2033. It is ready now and does not need years in the cellar.

Buy now or wait?
Buy now

£22.90 for a 75cl bottle of the 2023, at Vino.com, is the best price we track, and we have no signal of further discounting.

Sources & trust

Sources behind this Campo al Mare Bolgheri Rosso page

Prices & stock

Read directly from each retailer’s public product page several times a week. Last refresh: 6 Nov 2026, 00:54 BST. We do not hold stock and we do not accept payment for placement.

Confidence · High
Tasting notes

Based on the producer's published tasting notes.

Confidence · High
Appellation rules & ageing

From the official Italian disciplinare for this denomination, cross-checked against the Ministry of Agriculture register.

Confidence · High
Why it costs what it costs

Our reading of the price, from how this wine is made, UK duty and VAT and the price shops charge for it today. Not a quote from the producer or a retailer.

Confidence · Medium
Drink window & cellar potential

The drinking years for the main offer apply to its 2023 vintage. Treat them as advice, not a forecast for the bottle in your hand.

Confidence · Medium
Related

Campo al Mare, Bolgheri and its four grapes

Producer
Tenute Folonari Tuscany
Grapes
Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Franc Merlot Petit Verdot
Denomination
Bolgheri DOC
Region
Tuscany Region guide

Common Questions

Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. The producer lists these four on its 2024 sheet, grown on its Campo al Mare estate in Bolgheri. It does not say how much of each goes into the blend.

Tenuta Campo al Mare, the Bolgheri estate of the Folonari family's Ambrogio e Giovanni Folonari Tenute. The estate covers about 30 hectares in six plots, each planted to one grape. The first vintage of this red was 2003.

Red fruit, flowers and fresh herbs, with a soft spice of milk chocolate and vanilla. The palate is crisp, and the tannins are silky rather than sharp. It finishes at medium length.

Up to ten years, by the producer's own account. We would drink the 2023 now or up to 2033, and the 2024 from 2026 to 2034.

Grilled red meat, roast lamb and meat sauces suit it best. Its crisp acidity cuts through fat, and its silky tannins soften against a steak. For something different, the producer's 2022 sheet suggests a Livorno fish soup with saffron mayonnaise.

Two UK shops sell the 2023 in a 75 cl bottle, at about £23 and about £25. Prices change often, so check the offers on this page before you buy.

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