Bolgheri DOC is a Tuscan "Bordeaux Style" blend of:
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Sangiovese, and Syrah.
Sassicaia and Ornellaia wines are from Bolgheri.
In 1978 a Super Tuscan from Bolgheri won over all French Bordeaux blends in a Decanter magazine blind test.
Bolgheri DOC was approved in 1994:
Aged for minimum 12 months (24 monts for Superiore)
Up to 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Up to 100% Cabernet Franc
Up to 100% Merlot
Up to 50% Sangiovese
Up to 50% Syrah
Up to 30% local grapes.
Bolgheri Sassicaia DOC was approved in 2013. It is the only single estate in Italy to enjoy a DOC privilege. Bolgheri Sassicaia DOC wines can be made only on the Marchese Incisa della Rocchetta’s Tenuta San Guido estate, and must contain minimum 80% Cabernet Sauvignon.