Podere Prospero

Brand Description

“It was love at first sight. This is a land that inspires strong emotions, a place of rebirth. In 2000, my mother Carla, traveling with my father through the Tuscan hills was amazed by this place, attracted by its curious way of being a world of its own, where emotions and unique memories can be experienced.” – Nadia Zenato.

In 2003, Carla Prospero bought  a smallholding of 3.8 hectares in Bolgheri dedicated to the pursit of crafting authentic Tuscan wines that are the most original expression of the land, the people and the vines from which they are produced.

Bolgheri is a way of being, an expression of the soul; a suspended dimension in which places, sounds, fragrances, materials and colors are interwoven in a poignant composition. The dark blue of the sea dazzles you, the light blue of the sky caresses you, while the green of the vineyard embraces you.

Location of Vineyard

Enchanted by the magic of Bolgheri, Carla purchased a small farm along the Via Bolgherese - the Bolgheri wine trail - in the heart of the appellation. Here, shaded by Bolgheri’s picturesque cypress trees, olive groves alternate with vineyards planted to Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, crafted to produce Carla’s personal interpretation of Bolgheri DOC.

Winemaking and Viticulture Philosophy

It is their mission to invest in exceptional vines in search of wines that cultivate the authentic, original expression of the land, people and terroir from which they are hailed.

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Podere Prospero Winery
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Winery Profile
Owner: Carla Prospero Zenato
Winemaker: Nadia Zenato
Total acreage under vine: 3,8 H
Founded: 2003
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Acclaim
“Glowing crimson. Sweet and round. Big and polished – rather trad style. Sort of Napa Cab stereotype! Nothing to object to if this is what you seek, and it may even be cheaper than a Napa Cab.” – 16.5/20  — acclaim for 2021 Podere Prospero Bolgheri from Jancis Robinson, Mar 2024
“Rich blackcurrants, crushed blackberries and a touch of herbs on the nose, following through to a medium-to full-odied palate with clean, well-defined fruit, supported by lightly firm, fine-grained tannins.” — acclaim for 2021 Podere Prospero Bolgheri from James Suckling, Mar 2024
“The nose has a fresh, concentrated floral quality at first, but weighty, almost earthy sanguinity soon emerges to create an overall metallic, warm feel. The equally nuanced palate brings more earth, but also fruit, pepper and a slightly bitter, herbal quality. Bright acid glints off soft, polished tannins like firelight off a velvet jacket.” — acclaim for 2020 Podere Prospero Bolgheri from Wine Enthusiast, Apr 2024
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