“Dedicato a Walter” Bolgheri Superiore DOC 2020 · 6 bottles in OWC

Poggio al Tesoro | Tuscany
Marilisa Allegrini S.r.l. | Via della Torre 23/25 | IT 37022 Fumane

09932420 · 4,5 l · 227,56 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shipping3 units available

There are wines that become living memories. There are grape varieties that only discover their true calling when they are far from home. And there is sibling love that survives death and becomes immortal in liquid form. Dedicato a Walter is all of this at the same time – above all a 100% Cabernet Franc of such moving purity that it is one of the rarest and most precious treasures not only of Bolgheri, but of Italy as a whole. Walter Allegrini died far too young in 2003, just two years after he had begun to realise the Tuscan dream together with his sister Marilisa. But his spirit lives on in those three magical hectares of the Via Bolgherese vineyard, the most prestigious area of Bolgheri, reverentially known as the "Soprastrada". This extraordinary plantation with south-west exposure at only 56 metres above sea level benefits from Bolgheri's unique microclimate, where salty sea breezes meet the intense exposure of the Tuscan coast. The Cabernet Franc – the noble grape variety that traditionally ensures elegance and finesse in Bordeaux blends – finds the ideal conditions here to develop completely independently and in its purest form.

Impenetrable ruby red colour. The bouquet unfolds in waves of beguiling complexity: black berries, cassis and dark cherries meld with spicy notes of black pepper and balsamic hints of eucalyptus. Every breath reveals new facets: from Mediterranean scrub to the noble roasted flavours of French oak. On the palate, Dedicato a Walter is a monument to the art of Tuscan winemaking: powerful yet silky and elegant, with velvety tannins that are never overpowering despite their imposing structure. The perfect balance between power and refinement, between Walter Allegrini's down-to-earth rural character and Marilisa Allegrini's visionary elegance, makes every sip a tribute to two extraordinary people and their shared dream. SUPERIORE.DE

"Famous aromas of ripe, dark berries, herbs, tobacco and lilac; well-built on the palate, the acidity and the fine-grained, crunchy tannins in perfect harmony, ending in a potpourri of fruit, flowers and balsamic components. Should mature." Vinum

"Dark, shiny ruby red colour. Intense bouquet of dried redcurrants and cranberries, plus liquorice, ebony, rosemary and thyme, multi-layered. A polished, precise attack that stretches across the palate like silk, elegant use of wood with tightly woven tannins for great finesse." Falstaff

"An elegant, supple and lively red, with aromas and flavours of blackcurrant, blackberry, iron, tobacco and wild rosemary with a hint of paprika. Powerful, with fine definition in the long aftertaste." Wine Spectator

"The attack is smooth and polished, while the mid-palate is very concentrated and has good grip. The finish is more powerful than the attack suggests and shows an admirable length." Decanter

"The Bolgheri Superiore Dedicato a Walter 2020 is the estate's pure Cabernet Franc. A rich, heady wine that shows remarkable raciness in its dark red fruit. Sweet oak, spice, vanillin, liquorice and espresso flow with ease." Vinous

"The full-bodied Bolgheri Superiore Dedicato A Walter 2020 is made from 100% Cabernet Franc and is an experiment with a promising grape that is more sensitive to the vintage than most. This very warm growing season makes for a rich appearance, black colours and rich aromas of baked fruit, spice, bitter baking chocolate and fragrant cedar or redwood. This vintage should age well, but I wouldn't recommend cellaring it too long, as it's more enjoyable to drink when the primary fruit remains in the foreground." Wine Advocate

"The rich, almost adventurous depth of the nose comes from aromas of sweet and tart blackberries, mulberries and redcurrants, as well as decadently sweet notes of sugar plum, vanilla, toasted coconut and cedar, and then the spice of pepper and leather. The palate is full and luxurious with dark chocolate and more berries, but fine tannins reinforce the peppery, leathery backbone, and a gush of hot acidity brings vibrancy." Wine Enthusiast

"A beautiful texture with superfine tannins that run the length of the wine. It is medium-bodied with nice length and a bright finish. Crisp and delicious with redcurrants and fresh herbs such as lemongrass." James Suckling