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“Cassiopea” Rosato Toscana IGT 2022
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
read more- Grape Varieties: 70% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc
- Cultivation: close to nature
- Expansion: stainless steel tank
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 13,00 % vol
- Serving temperature: 8‑10 °C
- Storage potential: 2026+
- Closure: natural cork
- Food recommendations
bruschetta - Total extract: 22,65 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,65 g/l
- Residual sugar: 1,95 g/l
- Sulfite: 88 mg/l
- pH value: 3,36
- Allergens
contains sulphites
stored air-conditioned09932522 · 0,75 l · 18,53 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately
“Mediterra” Rosso Toscana IGT 2021
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
read more- Grape Varieties: 40% Syrah, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot
- Cultivation: close to nature
- Expansion: 8 months french barrique
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 14,00 % vol
- Serving temperature: 16‑18 °C
- Storage potential: 2027+
- Closure: natural cork
- Food recommendations
meat dishes, cured meats, medium‑ripe cheeses such as pecorino, caciotta and toma. - Total extract: 30,35 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,36 g/l
- Residual sugar: 1,85 g/l
- Sulfite: 86 mg/l
- pH value: 3,49
- Allergens
contains sulphites
stored air-conditioned09932121 · 0,75 l · 20,67 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately
“Il Seggio” Rosso Bolgheri DOC 2021
Intense ruby red colour. Fresh and crisp fruit, blackberry, spices and mineral notes on the full bouquet. Full and dense on the palate with beautiful primary notes of red berries. The tannins are elegant, silky and warmly enveloping and flank this pretty red in a precise and clean finish. SUPERIORE.DE
"Deep dark, almost impenetrable ruby red colour. Intense nose of preserved blackberry, milk chocolate and oak. Polished on the palate with a savoury fruit component, slightly spicy and powerful through to the juicy final." Falstaff
"The Poggio al Tesoro 2021 Bolgheri Rosso Il Seggio opens with a dark, inky colour and aromas reminiscent of slate, pencil shavings, curry leaves, sweet blackberries and purple fruit. The wine is broad and rich with a soft intensity." Wine Advocate
"A very concentrated red wine with blackcurrant, a hint of dark tobacco and bark. Orange peel. Medium to full body. Juicy and multi-layered with a freshness and finesse. Beautiful length." James Suckling
read more- Grape Variety: Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot
- Cultivation: close to nature
- Expansion: 8 months barrique
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 14,50 % vol
- Serving temperature: 18‑20 °C
- Storage potential: 2032+
- Closure: natural cork
- Total extract: 31,25 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,65 g/l
- Residual sugar: 1,75 g/l
- Sulfite: 86 mg/l
- pH value: 3,50
- Allergens
contains sulphites
stored air-conditioned09932921 · 0,75 l · 32,00 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately
“Cassiopea Pagus Cerbaia” Rosato Bolgheri DOC 2017
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
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Syrah
- Cultivation: close to nature
- Expansion: amphora and wooden barrel
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 13,00 % vol
- Serving temperature: 8‑10 °C
- Storage potential: 2027+
- Closure: natural cork
- Food recommendations
lukewarm octopus salad - Total extract: 20,55 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,65 g/l
- Residual sugar: 1,98 g/l
- Sulfite: 82 mg/l
- pH value: 3,32
- Allergens
contains sulphites
stored air-conditioned09932617 · 0,75 l · 34,67 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shipping9 units available
Limitation of 3 articles per customer“Solosole Pagus Camilla” Vermentino Bolgheri DOC 2017
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
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Vermentino
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: cement tank
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 14,50 % vol
- Serving temperature: 10‑12 °C
- Storage potential: 2027+
- Closure: Natural cork
- Total extract: 23,45 g/l
- Total acidity: 6,07 g/l
- Residual sugar: 1,95 g/l
- Sulfite: 79 mg/l
- pH value: 3,42
- Allergens
contains sulphites
stored air-conditioned09930217 · 0,75 l · 58,67 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shipping< 24 units available
Limitation of 3 articles per customer“Sondraia” Bianco Costa Toscana IGT 2019
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
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Viognier
- Cultivation: close to nature
- Expansion: 30/20/50 oak barrel/amphora/stainless steel
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 14,00 % vol
- Serving temperature: 10‑12 °C
- Storage potential: 2028+
- Closure: natural cork
- Food recommendations
raw and poached fish - Total extract: 24,00 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,28 g/l
- Residual sugar: 1,20 g/l
- Sulfite: 89 mg/l
- pH value: 3,35
- Allergens
contains sulphites
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“Sondraia” Bolgheri Superiore DOC 2019
Sondraie, from which the wine takes its name, is a large plateau from Aurelia to Bellaria in the north of the appellation and one of the best sites for Cabernet in Bolgheri. The Oenologist Luca d'Attoma is considered one of the best interpreters of Cabernet Franc in Italy and his wines are always a clear buy. Bright violet colour. The nose is leafy, with dark chocolate and a characteristic aroma of coffee powder, plus blueberry, raspberry, black cherry and undergrowth. On the palate, melted cloves and cassis in perfect balance. Smooth and ripe, with a hint of chalk thanks to the oak tannins on the finish. Amazingly fresh and endlessly long, simply superb! SUPERIORE.DE
"Intense, full garnet ruby colour. Complex on the nose with aromas of tar, dark chocolate, compact oak and lots of dark fruit. Polished and elegant on the palate, precise in the fruit, striking freshness, with young but very fine-grained tannins, still needs some time, but with plenty of ageing potential." Falstaff
"Reveals powerful and firmly wrought tannins, setting the stage for blackberry, black currant, coffee, iron and a hint of dark chocolate. Suave and balanced, with a dusty, bitter cocoa finish." Wine Spectator
"The 2019 Bolgheri Superiore Sondraia is a powerful, rather somber wine. In this tasting, the 2019 stands out for its more extracted style and stronger oak imprint, neither of which seem to allow the wine to show at its best. Dark red-toned fruit, spice, tobacco, espresso and torrefaction notes build in the glass. All that said, this is a very good wine." Vinous
"Aromas of fresh herbs such as parsley and nettles, blackcurrants. Pure and focused. Full-bodied with lovely polished tannins that are tailored and focused. Delicious finish. Nice balance to this already and delicious for a young wine." James Suckling
"A meaty, savory nose draws freshness from herbal and stony undertones, while a kick of salt and pepper provides pop. The palate turns sweeter, with black cherries and chocolate but maintains the salt and pepper backbone. The tannins are tautly wound around powerful acidity." Wine Enthusiast
"Despite increasing a lot in price due to demand, Sondraia is still one of the best buys in Bolgheri. This 2019 is extremely youthful, with estery notes on the nose enhanced by restrained but layered and concentrated bramble fruits, and menthol and chocolate in depth. The attack is fleshy then more tight than supple. Full bodied, with angular tannins and firm acidity." Decanter
"The Poggio al Tesoro 2019 Bolgheri Superiore Sondraia makes excellent use of oak aging, resulting in soft tannins, plush richness and attractive concentration. The wine is very well managed overall with plenty of black fruit balanced by spice and tobacco. Its important structure suggests a long aging future." Wine Advocate
read more- Grape Varieties: 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc
- Cultivation: close to nature
- Expansion: 18 months 225l oak barrel
- Filtration: no
- Alcohol content: 15,00 % vol
- Serving temperature: 18‑20 °C
- Storage potential: 2038+
- Closure: natural cork
- Food recommendations
kebab, spare ribs, ossobuco - Total extract: 32,85 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,78 g/l
- Residual sugar: 2,15 g/l
- Sulfite: 87 mg/l
- pH value: 3,36
- Allergens
contains sulphites
stored air-conditioned09932219 · 0,75 l · 92,00 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately
“Teos” Petit Manseng Passito Toscana IGT 2016 dolce · in OWC
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
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Petit Manseng
- Cultivation: close to nature
- Expansion: small oak barrel
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 12,50 % vol
- Serving temperature: 12‑14 °C
- Storage potential: 2034+
- Closure: natural cork
- Allergens
contains sulphites
stored air-conditioned09930416 · 0,5 l · 178,00 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shipping8 units available
“Dedicato a Walter” Bolgheri Superiore DOC 2017
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
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Cabernet Franc
- Cultivation: close to nature
- Expansion: 24 months barrique
- Filtration: no
- Alcohol content: 15,00 % vol
- Serving temperature: 18‑20 °C
- Storage potential: 2040+
- Closure: natural cork
- Food recommendations
grilled with dark sauces, lamb - Total extract: 33,25 g/l
- Total acidity: 6,10 g/l
- Residual sugar: 2,58 g/l
- Sulfite: 93 mg/l
- pH value: 3,52
- Allergens
contains sulphites
stored air-conditioned09932317 · 0,75 l · 193,33 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shipping9 units available
“Dedicato a Walter” Bolgheri Superiore DOC 2019
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 Poggio al Tesoro 2019 Bolgheri Superiore Dedicato A Walter has oak-driven aromas of popcorn and caramel on top of toasted nut, dried fruit, baked plum and baking chocolate. There is a lot going on in terms of mouthfeel and palate. Those oak-driven tones are very pleasant given the richness and the texture that this wine manages so well." Wine Advocate
"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 spiciness of bresaola and the richness of the sweet chilli jam. The jam spreads across the palate, but the meatiness isn't lost either, before a crackle of black pepper introduces 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
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Cabernet Franc
- Cultivation: close to nature
- Expansion: 24 months barrique
- Filtration: no
- Alcohol content: 15,00 % vol
- Serving temperature: 18‑20 °C
- Storage potential: 2044+
- Closure: natural cork
- Food recommendations
grilled with dark sauces, lamb - Total extract: 32,85 g/l
- Total acidity: 6,05 g/l
- Residual sugar: 2,36 g/l
- Sulfite: 89 mg/l
- pH value: 3,50
- Allergens
contains sulphites
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“Dedicato a Walter” Bolgheri Superiore DOC 2017 · 6 bottles in OWC
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. 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 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
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Cabernet Franc
- Cultivation: close to nature
- Expansion: 24 months barrique
- Filtration: no
- Alcohol content: 15,00 % vol
- Serving temperature: 18‑20 °C
- Storage potential: 2040+
- Closure: natural cork
- Food recommendations
grilled with dark sauces, lamb - Total extract: 33,25 g/l
- Total acidity: 6,10 g/l
- Residual sugar: 2,58 g/l
- Sulfite: 93 mg/l
- pH value: 3,52
- Allergens
contains sulphites
stored air-conditioned09932417 · 4,5 l · 195,56 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shipping1 unit available
“Dedicato a Walter” Bolgheri Superiore DOC 2019 · 6 bottles in OWC
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 Poggio al Tesoro 2019 Bolgheri Superiore Dedicato A Walter has oak-driven aromas of popcorn and caramel on top of toasted nut, dried fruit, baked plum and baking chocolate. There is a lot going on in terms of mouthfeel and palate. Those oak-driven tones are very pleasant given the richness and the texture that this wine manages so well." Wine Advocate
"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 spiciness of bresaola and the richness of the sweet chilli jam. The jam spreads across the palate, but the meatiness isn't lost either, before a crackle of black pepper introduces 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
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Cabernet Franc
- Cultivation: close to nature
- Expansion: 24 months barrique
- Filtration: no
- Alcohol content: 15,00 % vol
- Serving temperature: 18‑20 °C
- Storage potential: 2044+
- Closure: natural cork
- Food recommendations
grilled with dark sauces, lamb - Total extract: 32,85 g/l
- Total acidity: 6,05 g/l
- Residual sugar: 2,36 g/l
- Sulfite: 89 mg/l
- pH value: 3,50
- Allergens
contains sulphites
stored air-conditioned09932419 · 4,5 l · 231,11 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shipping1 unit available
Three kilometres from the Tyrrhenian Sea and about 45 kilometres south of Livorno lies the Tenuta Poggio al Tesoro. It borders directly on the Ornellaia winery. The 70 hectare farm in Bolgheri is run by the Allegrini family from the Verona area together with the Italian American and famous wine merchant Leonardo Lo Cascio. The estate manager and her partner have long been known for high-quality red wines in the Valpolicella region. Founded shortly after the turn of the millennium, the company in Bolgheri has consistently continued its upward trend in recent years and today represents the West Tuscan cultivation area very convincingly.
The winery owns three plots of land, of which two in the Bolgheri territory make up the lion's share of the total area. Another area, about six hectares in size, is located in the neighbouring municipality of Bibbona. Because of the scattered cultivation zones - ranging from the sea to the more hilly inland areas - the soils differ. Coarse-grained reddish sand dominates in the locations particularly favoured by nature. The subsoil has high skeletal and clay content, is permeable and thus favours the drainage of water. In other zones the soils are heavy and very sandy. On the sandy and stony plots, Cabernet is the main cultivar, while the clayey and mineral-rich soils are mainly reserved for Merlot. The main vineyards are Via Bolgherese, Le Grottine, Le Sondraie and Valle di Cerbaia. Sites such as Le Sondraie are not only home to foreign red varieties, but also form an excellent base for excellent white grapes such as Vermentino.
After considerable investments, the Tenuta Poggio al Tesoro is now in optimal conditions to produce wonderful crescents. The red wines of the house combine power and complexity and are precisely met. They are by no means lacking elegant features. Among the best wines are the IGT wine Dedicato a Walter made exclusively from Cabernet Franc and the Bolgheri Superiore Sondraia, a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. The noble wines of Poggio al Tesoro are regularly highly praised by the critics' guild.
The fact that the winery is so important in the denomination is also due to the far-sightedness of Walter Allegrini from Valpolicella. The winegrower, who had died in the meantime, had always been involved in the family business and had made decisive improvements based on his own experiments. It is also responsible for the diversification of the terroir and the grape varieties. SUPERIORE.DE
"The wines remain faithful to the ideas of their creators and demonstrate a precise style and enviable consistency. A safe tip at a high level in this overcrowded wine country."Gambero Rosso
Facts
- Year of foundation: 2001
- Owner: Marilisa Allegrini
- Oenologist: Nicola Biasi
- Annual production: approx. 283,000 bottles
- Vineyard: approx. 60 hectares
- Conventional cultivation