Poggio al Tesoro

Wonderfully balanced Rosato: Silky, with beautiful wild berry fruit and beguiling harmony - Cassiopea is an ideal aperitif and with its slightly salty note goes perfectly with light fish, vegetable dishes and bruschetta. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright, pronounced salmon pink. Opens to small red berries, grapefruit and meadow herbs on the nose. Fresh and slightly sparkling on the palate, taut and very linear, into the slightly salty final." Falstaff

"This wine has a floral character with pink nectarines, orange peel and dried flowers on offer. Medium body. Fruity and round with a crisp finish. Delicious." James Suckling

Mediterra with its inviting aromas of paprika, redcurrant, elderberry, sage and black pepper is round and harmonious on the palate with beautiful fruit and spice. With its well-proportioned tannins and well-balanced acidity, Mediterra is a perfect accompaniment to food. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright, dark ruby red colour. Aromas of dark plum, blueberries and black pepper on the nose. Soft and mouth-filling on the palate, with a noticeable woody note, slightly drying tannins, juicy fruit flavours and a hint of bitter almond." Falstaff

"This red is signaled by intense aromas of wild blackberry, black pepper, black olive and eucalyptus. Showing earth and underbrush accents that augment the fruity flavors, this firms up on the finish." Wine Spectator

"The 2021 Mediterra is bright, effusive and wonderfully inviting. Crushed flowers, herbs, tobacco, spice and leather meld into a core of juicy dark blue/purplish fruit. The Mediterra offers all of the immediacy of Bolgheri but with tons of freshness more than opulence. It is a hugely appealing style, especially at this level, where wines are typically intended to be drunk essentially on release." Vinous

"Dark chocolate, toasted walnuts, mocha and ripe dark berries on the nose. Medium- to full-bodied and structured with firm but very fine tannins. Shows notes of toasted cedar and bitter spices yet very delicate with integration and balance. Smooth and polished finish." James Suckling

Solosole is a West Tuscan Vermentino in pure culture and shines with a rich, full-bodied taste as well as a beautiful spiciness and acidity. A characterful and profound white from the distinguished DOC Bolgheri and one of our absolute favourites. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2022 Vermentino Solosole is a delight. Candied lime, ginger, passion fruit and crushed rock are beautifully brought out in this crisp, exotic Vermentino. The unusual flavour profile makes Solosole a delicious white wine to drink as an aperitif or with dinner." Vinous

"The nose is floral and citrusy before a slightly sweeter palate of green apple and candied lemon. Almonds dominate the finish, which has a salted almond flavor and almond oil texture." Wine Enthusiast

"Straw yellow with olive green reflections. Floral and fruity nose of rose petal and fresh apple, flint and sage in the aftertaste. On the palate with a rich fruity melting, proper pressure on the palate, taut and tense, then delicately bitter in the final." Falstaff

"A beautiful Vermentino with sliced apple and pear and a hint of ginger. Medium bodied with a nice depth and richness yet energetic. Slight bitterness on the finish. Serious Vermentino." James Suckling

Intense ruby red. In the full bouquet fresh and crisp fruits, blackberry, spices and mineral notes. Full and dense on the palate with beautiful primary notes of red berries. The tannins are elegant, silky and warmly enveloping, flanking this pretty red into a precise and clean finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"Deep dark, almost impenetrable ruby red. Intense nose of pickled blackberry, milk chocolate and oak. In the drink polished and with a savoury fruit component, at the same time slightly spicy and punchy until the juicy final." Falstaff

"A very focused red with blackcurrants, hints of dark tobacco and bark. Orange peel. Medium to full body. Juicy and layered with a freshness and finesse. Lovely length." James Suckling

Pagus Cerbaia refers to a prime small plot of sedimentary soils. This is where the small quantities of Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon come from, which are partially fermented in amphorae and oak barrels after the harvest. Bottled in only a few hundred bottles, the "Selection Rosato" offers an intense floral aroma and beguiles the palate in a lively, cheerful way with a lingering spicy note and a wonderfully complex finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"This is very layered and beautiful with sliced-strawberry, lemon and peach character. Medium-bodied, it shows finesse and balance with beautiful fruit and focus. Crisp and dry. Fermented 50 per cent in barrel and 50 per cent in amphora." James Suckling

Pagus Camilla comes from a small parcel called "Camilla" near the Sondraia vineyards. Here, the Vermentino grape experiences a higher concentration during ripening with delicate hints of Riesling. This micro-produced "project wine" is a unique example of the grape variety's potential in Bolgheri. Pure, deep and beautiful, citrus aroma, salt, minerality and with full fruit, balanced, long and with very good ageing potential. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2017 Vermentino Solosole Pagus Camilla, is a dense, powerful white - qualities that are accentuated by the warm, dry year. Rich and creamy in the glass, the Pagus Camilla shows the more extroverted side of Vermentino off to great effect. It is a terrific effort for a year that was not easy for whites." Vinous

"Baked apples, mango stones, praline, waxed lemon and chamomile on the nose. It’s medium-to full-bodied with crisp acidity and a waxy texture. Concentrated, complex and textured. Long." James Suckling

This is the debut vintage of the single-varietal white "sister" of the famous Sondraia Rosso - Sondraia Viognier Bianco 2019. Kaleidoscopic bouquet with scents of orange blossom, jasmine, yellow fruits, citrus fruits and herbs. Captivating structure and precision on the palate, with a juicy texture that shows off the crisp, layered fruit to good effect. Restrained sweet tannins, fresh acidity and great elegance round off this exceptional white wine from Bolgheri and lead into a full, mineral finish. Be sure to aerate! SUPERIORE.DE

"Jasmine, honeysuckle, apricot, peach and hazelnut on the nose. It's full-bodied with oily, floral layers. Smooth, caressing and delicious." James Suckling

Sondraia - a Cabernet Sauvignon with small additions of Merlot and Cabernet Franc - has a bright colour and a clear, warm aroma of blueberry, raspberry, black cherry and undergrowth. Its intense flavour is powerful, characterised by fine-grained tannin and a seemingly endless finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"Elegant ruby red. Ripe, expressive fruit on the nose, of rich cherries, raspberries and wild berry syrup, a hint of sage, underpinned by elegant spice and minimal hints of cold smoke. Shows stout on the palate, with tight tannin, with clear, ripe fruit, lightly malty, minimal tasting, should stay a little longer." Falstaff

"The 2018 Bolgheri Superiore Sondraia is soft, open-knit and very easy to drink. Red cherries, plums and mocha are effortlessly woven together. Silky tannins round out this attractive, mid-weight offering from Poggio al Tesoro." Vinous

"This red wine is very expressive, with juicy aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, liquorice, iron and tobacco, with hints of coconut from the skilful oak treatment. Harmonious and long, with refined tannins and spice elements on the finish." Wine Spectator

"The 2018 Bolgheri Superiore Sondraia is already quite toasty with vanilla and dark spice behind black cherry and plum. There is a lot of energy in this vintage and its tannin structure is important. The fruit comes from a 15-hectare site just above sea level at about 25 metres above sea level. The soils are deep and well-drained with clay and loose sand." Wine Advocate

"Sondraie", from where the wine takes its name, is a large plateau from Aurelia to Bellaria in the north of the appellation, one of the best sites for Cabernet in Bolgheri. Winemaker Luca d'Attoma is considered one of the best interpreters of Cabernet Franc in Italy and this is always one of the best buys. The 2018 is purple coloured, leafy on the nose, with dark chocolate and a characteristic aroma of coffee powder. On the palate, clove and cassis are melted and in balance. Supple and ripe, with a hint of chalk thanks to the oak tannins on the finish. Amazingly fresh." Decanter

"Orange blossom and other flowers with currants and raspberries with some black cherries on the nose. Medium to full body, fine and juicy tannins and a flavorful finish. Extremely lively. Drinkable but even better in 2025 and onwards." James Suckling

This Dry Berry Selection (Trockenbeerenauslese) from Petit Manseng is a rarity in a very small edition of not even 1,000 bottles. The overripe, dried grapes are harvested only at the end of November/beginning of December and pressed into this very fine and highly elegant passito. Strong golden yellow, rich bouquet with aromas of pickled fruits such as apricots and mild spices, on the palate a rich, fully ripe fruit with pleasant sweetness and harmonious, citrusy acidity. Remarkably long and persistent. SUPERIORE.DE

Marilisa and Franco Allegrini dedicated this single-varietal Cabernet Franc from their own vineyards on Via Bolgherese to their eldest brother Walter, who died in 2003. With the 2015 vintage, an even more radical focus on the terroir and the quality of the grapes began. Since then, a third fewer bottles have been filled each year, and the result is now a Bolgheri Superiore from their own grapes from the core zone of Bolgheri, which can hardly be surpassed in elegance and character. Compact and elegant Cabernet Franc with fine tobacco notes, ripe blackcurrant aromas, some pepper and eucalyptus, plus slightly earthy tones. Dense fruit and polished tannin on the palate, clear, rich final. SUPERIORE.DE

"Elegant ruby red. Spicy, inviting nose, delicate fumé, clear forest berries, elderberries and mint on the nose, red pepper, great herbal spice. On the palate very powerful and present, dense in attack and course, currently still very young." Falstaff

"The 2017 Bolgheri Superiore Dedicato a Walter is a plush, beguiling wine. Inky blue/purplish fruit, lavender, spice, cedar and dried flowers give the 2017 layers of nuance. Here, too, there seems to be a pronounced shift to a style that emphasizes greater elegance and nuance than in the past. I especially admire the persistence here. The 2017 should be a gem with a few years in bottle." Vinous

"Sweet berries and cherries with some fresh-herb undertones. Very perfumed. It’s full-bodied, yet fresh and linear, with brightness and firmness at the same time. Really linear and layered. Needs two or three years to soften. Best from 2024." James Suckling

"Laced with vanilla, cherry, floral, herbal and oak spice aromas and flavors, this elegant red is tightly wound, needing time to absorb the oak, yet beautifully balanced, lingering with fruit, spice and mineral notes on the long finish." Wine Spectator

Marilisa and Franco Allegrini dedicated this single-varietal Cabernet Franc from their own vineyards on Via Bolgherese to their eldest brother Walter, who passed away in 2003. The 2015 vintage marked the beginning of an even more radical focus on the terroir and the quality of the grapes. Since then, a third fewer bottles have been filled each year, resulting in a Bolgheri Superiore from the estate's own grapes from the Bolgheri core zone that is hard to beat in terms of elegance and character. Compact and elegant Cabernet Franc with a fine tobacco note, ripe blackcurrant flavours, some pepper and eucalyptus, plus slightly earthy tones. Dense fruit and polished tannins on the palate, clear, rich final. SUPERIORE.DE

"The Bolgheri Superiore Dedicato a Walter 2019 is great. Here, the extracted style works well to bring out the essence of the Cabernet Franc. Dark fruit, leather, smoke, chocolate, tobacco and cloves give the 2019 an impressive depth. Although it is very intense, the 2019 is by no means over the top. It offers great depth and intensity, with all elements very well balanced." Vinous

"The nose is a light lunch on a rocky beach, where the dusty stones contrast with the sanguinity of bresaola and the richness of sweet chili jam. The jam spreads onto the palate, but the meatiness doesn't go anywhere either, before a crackle of black pepper sets up a lingering finish." Wine Enthusiast

"Cabernet Franc in purezza, which impressively demonstrates how well the terroir is suited to this grape variety: Intriguing cherry-bitter chocolate bouquet, tinged with spicy notes; the attack is powerful, the fine-grained tannins and acidity in balance, elegant finish with plenty of fruit and noble character." Vinum

"Beautiful fruit and freshness with a brightness and energy that lifts the wine. It is medium to full-bodied with a bright and juicy palate. Blackcurrant and yellow pepper with some orange blossom. It is bright and fluid in an intriguing way. It's drinkable, but it will only get better with time." James Suckling

Marilisa and Franco Allegrini dedicated this single-varietal Cabernet Franc from their own vineyards on Via Bolgherese to their eldest brother Walter, who passed away in 2003. The 2015 vintage marked the beginning of an even more radical focus on the terroir and the quality of the grapes. Since then, a third fewer bottles have been filled each year, resulting in a Bolgheri Superiore from the estate's own grapes from the Bolgheri core zone that is hard to beat in terms of elegance and character. Compact and elegant Cabernet Franc with a fine tobacco note, ripe blackcurrant flavours, some pepper and eucalyptus, plus slightly earthy tones. Dense fruit and polished tannins on the palate, clear, rich final. SUPERIORE.DE

"The Bolgheri Superiore Dedicato a Walter 2019 is great. Here, the extracted style works well to bring out the essence of the Cabernet Franc. Dark fruit, leather, smoke, chocolate, tobacco and cloves give the 2019 an impressive depth. Although it is very intense, the 2019 is by no means over the top. It offers great depth and intensity, with all elements very well balanced." Vinous

"The nose is a light lunch on a rocky beach, where the dusty stones contrast with the sanguinity of bresaola and the richness of sweet chili jam. The jam spreads onto the palate, but the meatiness doesn't go anywhere either, before a crackle of black pepper sets up a lingering finish." Wine Enthusiast

"Cabernet Franc in purezza, which impressively demonstrates how well the terroir is suited to this grape variety: Intriguing cherry-bitter chocolate bouquet, tinged with spicy notes; the attack is powerful, the fine-grained tannins and acidity in balance, elegant finish with plenty of fruit and noble character." Vinum

"Beautiful fruit and freshness with a brightness and energy that lifts the wine. It is medium to full-bodied with a bright and juicy palate. Blackcurrant and yellow pepper with some orange blossom. It is bright and fluid in an intriguing way. It's drinkable, but it will only get better with time." James Suckling