Anima di Arnione 2021: Campo alla Sughera’s 100% Merlot in limited release
An authentic expression of Bolgheri Merlot, capturing the most refined and intimate essence of the terroir
Bolgheri, October 2025 – Campo alla Sughera proudly announces the official release of Anima di Arnione 2021, a limited-edition wine available exclusively at the estate. 100% Merlot, Anima di Arnione was conceived to capture the most authentic identity of Campo alla Sughera and the distinctive elegance of the Bolgheri terroir.
The grapes come from Vigna Vecchia 1A, one of the estate’s most representative crus, planted on alluvial soils. «The 2021 vintage, a classic for the denomination, provided ideal conditions: a mild winter, steady spring, and a warm but balanced summer, with cool nights that allowed for perfect ripening» – explains Francesco Gagliardi, Head Winemaker of the estate – «After hand-harvesting, Anima di Arnione was vinified in stainless steel for 20–25 days at controlled temperature. The aging process included 6 months in barrique followed by 12 months in amphora, a combination that enhances the wine’s structure, depth, and expressive purity».
This marks the third release of a project born out of the desire to honor Arnione Bolgheri DOC Superiore, the estate’s stylistic and philosophical benchmark, shaped by a commitment to precision viticulture and excellence in winemaking.
Anima di Arnione is also the result of an extensive zoning project, carried out to capture the highest possible quality from each micro-terroir and parcel at its peak of expression. The grapes are vinified separately, preserving the individual identity of each site.
«With Anima di Arnione we reveal the very heart of our philosophy: a constant pursuit of quality through the purest expression of the Bolgheri terroir» – says Tommaso Alessandri, Winery Director.
The 2021 vintage shows an intense ruby-red color in the glass. On the nose, it impresses with freshness and complexity, offering enveloping aromas of cherry, plum, and a sun-kissed character that reflects the generosity of the harvest. On the palate, it reveals a velvety texture, fine tannins, and a lingering finish.
Produced in just 1,000 individually numbered bottles, Anima di Arnione 2021 is available exclusively at the winery, offering a direct and authentic experience to those wishing to discover the estate’s true soul.
Campo alla Sughera. In the beginning, we wanted to understand the land of Bolgheri: we looked carefully and saw the sea. Our land is a place filled with extraordinary natural elements: the marly soil that is rich in minerals; the sea which decisively influences the area’s microclimate; and time, which allows the evolution of our wines.
To bring the life and energy of Bolgheri to the world, we do nothing but support these forces through the management of the vineyards (microterroir), the selection of the grapes (triple selection) and the production of our wines (use of gravity, microvinifications). The result is a rich expressive range of this land: Campo alla Sughera, IGT Toscana Rosso, Arnione, Bolgheri DOC Superiore, Adèo, Bolgheri DOC Rosso and Arioso, IGT Toscana Bianco.
