CuvéeBolgheriRed

Anima d'Arnione

アニマ・ダルニオーネ

Campo alla Sughera

Cabernet Franc · Cabernet Sauvignon · Merlot

About this wine

A limited-edition project born in 2016 to honor the estate's flagship Arnione by isolating and bottling a single variety from the parcels dedicated to that blend in purity. Composition has varied by vintage — the 2020 release is 100% Cabernet Franc, while earlier vintages combined Cabernet Sauvignon with a smaller share of Merlot. Robust yet elegant, it offers complex dark fruit, spice and mineral character balanced by fine tannins and a long finish. Produced only in the best vintages in a strictly limited run (around 1,000-1,500 numbered bottles) and sold primarily at the winery.

Beginner's Note

Not a beginner's wine — this is a rare, collector-oriented bottling best explored once you already know and love Arnione.

Sommelier's Note

"Anima d'Arnione is Campo alla Sughera at its most experimental — a single variety pulled out of its most famous blend just to prove it can stand alone."

Food Pairings

A collector's wine for special-occasion dishes: aged Wagyu, game, or richly sauced beef dishes that can stand up to its concentration.

When to drink it

Milestone anniversaries, collector tastings, gifts for serious wine enthusiasts.

Specs

Grape Varieties
Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Style
Red
Price Range
¥14,000-20,000 (reference estimate; based on a Magnum (1.5L, 2016 vintage) retail price of approx. €160-195 at an Italian online retailer, converted and adjusted to a standard 750ml equivalent — actual current Japanese retail price not confirmed)

Terroir & Winemaking

Produced only in top vintages from parcels dedicated to the Arnione blend, isolating a single variety (Cabernet Franc in the 2020 vintage) rather than blending. Developed in collaboration with Bordeaux-based oenologist Stéphane Derenoncourt. Limited to roughly 1,000-1,500 numbered bottles per release, sold mainly at the estate.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Anima d'Arnione?
A limited-edition project started in 2016 that isolates a single variety from the parcels used for the flagship Arnione blend — Cabernet Franc in the 2020 vintage — bottled in purity.
How many bottles are produced?
It is strictly limited, typically around 1,000-1,500 numbered bottles per vintage, and sold mainly at the winery.
What does it taste like?
Robust yet elegant, with complex dark fruit, spice and mineral character balanced by fine tannins and a long finish.
Where can I buy Anima d'Arnione?
It is sold primarily directly at Campo alla Sughera's winery, with limited availability through specialist Italian wine retailers.

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