Bolgheri: The Wine That Captured America with Castello di Bolgheri’s Clemente Zileri Dal Verme
From The Zonda Wine Podcast by Zonda Wine Services
March 12, 2026 · 39 min · Season 2 · Episode 4
About this episode
Clemente Zileri of Castello di Bolgheri discusses the history and appeal of Bolgheri wines, highlighting their flavor profiles and aging potential.
What do Sassicaia, Ornellaia, Masseto, Castello di Bolgheri and Guado al Tasso have in common? They come from a small coastal wine appellation called BOLGHERI. Clemente Zileri of Castello di Bolgheri delivers a masterclass on this paradise along the Tuscan Coast, which has captured the attention of Americans for the wines' approachable flavor profile and superior aging potential. We thought that Castello di Bolgheri would be the perfect place to start. The winery houses the oldest cellar dating back to 1796. And Clemente's winemaking family dynasty goes back 1,000 years! Listen in as we break down the history of Bolgheri through the lens of the family that built it from the ground up. For more information on Bolgheri DOC, visit https://www.bolgheridoc.com/en/ For more information on Castello di Bolgheri, visit https://www.castellodibolgheri.com/en
People in this episode
Guest: Clemente Zileri Dal Verme
Topics covered
- Bolgheri
- wine
- Tuscany
- Castello di Bolgheri
- winemaking
Keywords
- Sassicaia
- Ornellaia
- Masseto
- Guado al Tasso
Mentioned in this episode
Products: Ornellaia, Masseto, Castello di Bolgheri, Guado al Tasso, Castello di Bolgheri wine
Places: BOLGHERI, the Tuscan Coast
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