• Poggio al Tesoro Bolgheri Superiore Sondraia 2020
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Poggio al Tesoro Tuscany Bolgheri Wines

Poggio al Tesoro

Poggio al Tesoro Bolgheri Superiore Sondraia 2020

Red green still

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Poggio al Tesoro Tuscany Bolgheri Wines
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Denomination Bolgheri DOC
Size 0,75 l
Alcohol content 15.0% by volume
Area Tuscany (Italy)
Grape varieties Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Aging 18 months in 225-litre French oak (Allier) barrels, of which 50% are new and 50% of second passage.
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Description

Sondraia is clear evidence of how the Bordeaux blend meets harmoniously with the terroir of Bolgheri, constituting an expression of great originality and giving rise to wines of strong identification, precisely the well-known 'Bolgheri style'.

Awards

  • 2020

    4

    Italian Sommelier Foundation (FIS) guide This has been one of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy for over 10 years.

  • 2020

    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.

  • 2020

    2

    This 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.

  • 2020

    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.

  • 2020

    95

    /100

    One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.

  • 2020

    94

    /100

    The prestigious international wine guide from the renowned Robert Parker, the world's most experienced and trusted wine taster.

  • 2020

    3

    One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.

  • 2020

    94

    /100

    Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.

  • 2020

    4

    Italian Sommelier Association (AIS) guide

  • 2020

    94

    /100

    Wine spectator is the most influential wine guide on the internet.

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Details

Profumo

Perfume

On the nose, subtle notes of exotic spices and ripe red fruit.

Colore

Color

Deep ruby red.

Gusto

Taste

On the palate, it is elegant, warm and full-bodied, with silky tannins persisting and ripe in the finish.

Serve at:

18 - 20 °C.

Longevity:

10 - 15 years

Decanting time:

1 hour

Full Bodied and Very Aged Red Wines

Pairings

Naturally indicated for grilled meats, among which the Chianina variety stands out. It goes well with spit-roasted preparations, roast veal, ribs, 'ossobuco', lamb or pork shanks. It is exalted by the combination of smoked ricotta, Parmigiano Reggiano and medium-aged Pecorino cheese.

Meat
Game
Cheese
Matured cheese
Pork

Producer
Poggio al Tesoro
From this winery
  • Start up year: 2001
  • Oenologist: Christian Coco
  • Bottles produced: 588.000
  • Hectares: 70
Poggio al Tesoro has firmly rooted itself in a remarkable region, defined by its distinct terroir and exceptional climate. Founded in 2001 in the heart of Bolgheri, it emerged from a vision to explore remarkable new frontiers, shaping a winery that embraces the future with both ambition and foresight.

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
Production area: Tuscany
Tuscany
Poggio al Tesoro

Name Poggio al Tesoro Bolgheri Superiore Sondraia 2020
Type Red green still
Denomination Bolgheri DOC
Vintage 2020
Size 0,75 l
Alcohol content 15.0% by volume
Grape varieties Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Country Italy
Region Tuscany
Vendor Poggio al Tesoro
Origin Cabernet Sauvignon from part of Via Bolgherese; Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon from part of the Le Sondraie vineyard. Altitude: Via Bolgherese 56 m a.s.l.; Le Sondraie 25 m a.s.l. Exposure: West and South-West
Soil composition Via Bolgherese vineyard: deep, with coarse red sands, rich in skeleton, well-drained, and with a clay layer at a depth of 1.20 metres. Slightly sub-alkaline. Le Sondraie vineyard: clayey, with well-drained loose sands, characterised by a high presence of magnesium and iron.
Cultivation system Spurred cordon.
Plants per hectare Via Bolgherese: 9,000 vines/hectare; Le Sondraie: 7,936 vines/hectare.
Harvest By hand, with small 15 kg crates in mid-September for the Merlot, continued with the Cabernet Franc and concluded towards the end of October with the Cabernet Sauvignon. Further manual selection with the aid of a sorting belt upon arrival of the grapes at the winery.
Fermentation temperature 28/30 °C (82/86 °F)
Wine making After destemming, soft pressing with the partial crushing of the grapes. Fermentation occurs in stainless steel at a controlled temperature of 28/30°C for 10 days. Malolactic fermentation is carried out naturally in barriques at a temperature of 22°C in November.
Aging 18 months in 225-litre French oak (Allier) barrels, of which 50% are new and 50% of second passage.
Allergens Contains sulphites