Description
History
The Poggio al Tesoro winery is located in the renowned wine area of Bolgheri, in Tuscany, and was founded in 2001 by Marilisa and Claudio Gamberini together with the oenologist Luca D’Attoma.
The property includes about 70 hectares of land, 32 of which are used for the cultivation of vines, where mainly international varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Syrah are grown, but also native vines such as Sangiovese.
The company’s goal from the beginning has been to produce high quality wines that reflect the Bolgheri area and that could compete with the most famous wines in the world. Thanks to the great passion and experience of the owners and the oenologist, the wines of Poggio al Tesoro were soon appreciated by critics and consumers from all over the world.
Today the company is considered one of the most important in the Bolgheri area and produces high-end wines such as the famous “Sondraia”, a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc, which has received numerous international awards.
Grapes used
Merlot 50%
Cabernet Sauvignon 20%
Cabernet Franc 20%
Small Verdot 10%
Production method
The harvest is done manually to ensure the integrity of the grapes. After fermentation in steel, the wine is aged for 12 months in French oak barriques. Subsequently, the wine is bottled and aged for a further 6 months in the bottle before being marketed.
Alcohol content
15%
Tasting notes
it is a wine with an intense and brilliant ruby red colour. On the nose, it offers a rich and intense bouquet of ripe red fruits such as cherry, plum and blackberry, with pleasant spicy and vanilla notes coming from the aging in wood. In the mouth it is full and enveloping, with soft and silky tannins well balanced by fresh and vibrant acidity. The finish is persistent, with pleasant notes of chocolate and spices that blend harmoniously with the fruit.
Possible combinations
It is an ideal wine to accompany meat dishes such as roasts, grilled or braised meats, but it also goes well with medium-aged cheeses.
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