“Sondraia” Bolgheri Superiore DOC 2017

Poggio al Tesoro | Tuscany
Corte Giara s.r.l. | Via Giare 5 | IT 37022 Fumane di Valpolicella

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

"Complex blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc: fruity, spicy nose of blackberries, dark chocolate and tea; tannins powdery, combining opulence, juiciness and density, finishing on plump notes of wild berries and sandalwood." Vinum

"Deep dark garnet. Woody nose of dark berries, spices, rich cherries, then lots of dark chocolate, minimal malty aftertaste. Opens up dense and rich on the palate, warm-hearted with rich melting, well-integrated wood tannin, still young, will be at its best in a few years." Falstaff

"The wine opens to an inky dark appearance with dried blackberry and plum and plenty of spice and smoke to flesh it out. Like other Bolgheri wines from this vintage, the tannins (both the fruit and the oak tannins, but mostly the fruit) are very powerful and tight." Robert Parker

"This shows depth and richness with chewy tannins and lots of fruit and flavor. Full-bodied and structured." James Suckling

"The 2017 Sondraia is a rich, ample wine. Succulent black cherry, plum, mocha, licorice and spice all build as this creamy, bold Bolgheri red shows off its considerable charms. A whole range of floral and savory top notes from the Cabernets adds aromatic presence as well as notable complexity." Vinous

"A hint of bell pepper, wild rosemary and oak spice accent the core of black currant and olive flavors in this beefy red. Iron and tobacco notes chime in as this builds to a long, gripping finish. All of the components are there, this just needs a little aging, or decanting, to come together." Wine Spectator

"Sondraia has increased in quality (and price). In 2017 it has an earthy minerality with spice complexity of clove, bark and walnut husk, supporting vibrant, ripe fruit. The mid-palate is very extracted yet velvety, leading to a warming finish." Decanter

09932217 · 0,75 l · 63,87 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately