“Sondraia” Bolgheri Superiore DOC 2020

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

09932220 · 0,75 l · 100,00 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately

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

"Elegant, sparkling ruby red colour. Inviting bouquet with notes of cassis, cocoa, ebony and a pinch of cinnamon. On the palate with a tightly woven tannin structure, fresh and with a lot of tension, youthful, yet harmonious and with excellent potential." Falstaff

"Beguiles with a powerful fruity nose, topped by herbal notes; dense texture with accurately integrated youthful tannins and acidity, finishes on berry confit, the wood discreetly noticeable." Vinum

"The 2021 Bolgheri Superiore Sondraia is a blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. A classic Bolgheri red, it offers up copious dark-toned fruit along with complicating notes of dried herbs, menthol, licorice, mocha, lavender and espresso." Vinous

"The 2020 Bolgheri Superiore Sondraia is a big wine on all levels, with dark fruit, spicy bay leaf, exotic curry leaf, rose, tea and barbecued spice. The wine is actually quite rich, broad and textured in terms of mouthfeel. No part of the palate is untouched, as it is swept over with sweet tannins and very generous fruit." Wine Advocate

"The nose is all pepper and savory spices at first, before black cherries, currants and a bit of dark chocolate pop through. The berries and chocolate take over on the palate, but the wine is anchored by a savory salinity and more peppery heat. A wine that overdelivers for its price point." Wine Enthusiast

"Blackcurrants, violets, pine needles, bark, and dark chocolate. Medium- to full-bodied with refined and polished tannins and a long and beautiful finish. The finish is fantastic with a crunchy character and hints of dark chocolate. Best after 2025 but already a joy to taste." James Suckling