[3] Bolgheri became an internationally known region following an event in 1974 arranged by Decanter where a 6-year-old Sassicaia won over an assortment of Bordeaux wines.

[4][8] Before the creation of this DOC, the "Super Tuscans" from the area were typically sold under the simpler designations Vino da tavola or IGT Toscana.

For the appellation's pink Vin Santo,[6] Occhio di Pernice, 50 to 70% Sangiovese, Malvasia from 50 to 70%, and up to 30% of other local red varieties.

[6] Bolgheri counts a minor train station on the Genoa–Pisa–Rome line, located 7 km (4.3 mi) away and next to Marina di Bibbona.

[9] It is 10 km (6.2 mi) north of the exit "Donoratico-Castagneto", of the state highway SS1 "Aurelia", a dual carriageway connecting the two sections of the A12 motorway Genoa-Rome.