Poggio al Tesoro
Bolgheri Superiore Dedicato a Walter 2021
| Denomination | DOC Bolgheri Rosso Superiore |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 15.0% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Cabernet Franc |
| Aging | 18 months in 225-litre French oak barriques (100% first-passage). |
Description
Still red Bolgheri Superiore DOC, 15% ABV, 100% Cabernet Franc, produced by Poggio al Tesoro. 0.75 L bottle. A Bolgheri Superiore dedicated to Walter, expressing the excellence of the Tuscan terroir. Poggio al Tesoro has rooted its identity in an extraordinary land, characterized by a unique terroir and exceptional climate. It fills the nose with elegant aromas of blackcurrant and Damask rose, blackberry jam and eucalyptus, snuff tobacco, jujube, marine scrub, and exquisite vegetal notes. A deep ruby red. It amazes with how it manages to combine this imposing structure with lightness and tension, proving powerful yet agile on the palate.
Awards
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2021
5Italian Sommelier Foundation (FIS) guide This has been one of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy for over 10 years.
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2021
93/100
Decanter is a wine and lifestyle magazine, published monthly in around 90 countries. The magazine includes industry news, classic guides and advice on wine and spirits.
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2021
3This guide is highly respected and offers the most comprehensive review of Italian wines. It has a long tradition and is based on blind tastings carried out by over 100 experts.
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2021
97/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
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2021
95/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
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2021
4Italian Sommelier Association (AIS) guide
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2021
92/100
Wine spectator is the most influential wine guide on the internet.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
18 - 20 °C
Longevity:
15 - 25 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 2001
- Oenologist: Christian Coco
- Bottles produced: 588.000
- Hectares: 70
Today, Marilisa and her daughters, Caterina and Carlotta, carry forward the pioneering spirit and deep respect for the environment that shaped its beginnings. With dedication and pride, they lead a sustainable, forward-thinking venture with a rich and captivating history. By integrating tradition with innovation, they maintain the profound bond between the land and its wines, guiding Poggio al Tesoro toward a future defined by authenticity and excellence. Read more
| Name | Poggio al Tesoro Bolgheri Superiore Dedicato a Walter 2021 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red green still |
| Denomination | Bolgheri DOC |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 15.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Cabernet Franc |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Poggio al Tesoro |
| Origin | Castagneto Carducci (LI) |
| Climate | Altitude: 56 m. a.s.l. Exposure: West, South-West. |
| Soil composition | Deep, with red coarse sands, rich in skeleton, well drained, with a clay layer at 1.20 m depth. Slightly sub-alkaline. |
| Cultivation system | Spurred Cordon. |
| Harvest | After destemming, soft pressing with partial crushing of the grapes. |
| Fermentation temperature | 28-30 °C |
| Fermentation | 10 days. |
| Wine making | Fermentation: In stainless steel at controlled temperature. Malolactic fermentation: Carried out naturally in barriques at a temperature of 22 °C in November. |
| Aging | 18 months in 225-litre French oak barriques (100% first-passage). |
| Total acidity | 5.9 gr/L |
| Residual sugar | 1.5 gr/L |
| Dry extract | 33.0 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |