Poggio al Tesoro
Bolgheri Superiore Dedicato a Walter 2020
| Denomination | Bolgheri DOC |
|---|---|
| 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). |
| Year | 2020 |
| Biologic | Sì |
| Product name | Bolgheri Superiore Dedicato a Walter 2020 |
| Color | Intense ruby colour. |
| Perfume | It floods the nose with elegant aromas of cassis and Damask rose, blackberry jam and eucalyptus, snuff, jujube, sea bush and fine vegetal notes. |
| Taste | Astonishing in how it holds together this imposing structure with lightness and tension, being powerful yet agile on the palate. |
| Pairings | Particularly suited for juicy, well-seasoned meat such as quail, lamb, pigeon, duck, hare and braised meats with red wine sauces. Perfect to accompany premium, full-flavoured cheeses. |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Country | Italy |
Description
Still red Bolgheri Superiore DOC, 15% ABV, 100% Cabernet Franc, produced by Poggio al Tesoro. 0.75 L bottle, 2020 vintage. 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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2020
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2020
93/100
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Details
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
18 - 20 °C.
Longevity:
15 - 25 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
Pairings
- 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 2020 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red green still |
| Denomination | Bolgheri DOC |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| 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 |