Bolgheri Rosso Superiore 'Sondraia' Poggio al Tesoro 2021

The Bolgheri Rosso Superiore “Sondraia” by Poggio al Tesoro is an elegant and intense red, born in the splendid territory of Bolgheri, along the Tuscan coast. It is a classic Bordeaux blend, aged for a long time in barrique, with a warm, ripe, and Mediterranean profile. A wine that combines the great tradition of Bordeaux reds with the unique characteristics of a terroir, influenced by the mild climate of the Tyrrhenian Sea and the sun of Tuscany.

The “Sondraia” is produced at the Bolgheri Poggio al Tesoro estate of the Veronese Allegrini family, who wanted to bring their extensive experience in producing reds from Valpolicella to Tuscany. The grapes of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Merlot used to produce Sondraia mainly come from the parcels located close to the Bolgherese road, the historically most vocated and prized area, and partly from the vineyard Le Sondraie, situated closer to the coastline. The Cabernets are cultivated in areas rich in sand and skeleton, while for the Merlot, soils with a higher percentage of clay have been chosen.of clay. Thanks to the mild and temperate climate and good ventilation, the Bordeaux grapevines reach perfect ripeness with rich and intense aromas, capable of producing wines of great elegance and complexity, with a particular profile that perfectly defines the Bolgheri style of the reds from the area. The fermentation of the grapes from the three varieties takes place separately, following the different ripening periods. The process occurs in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature of 28-30 °C, lasting about 12 days. The wines rest in French oak barriques from Allier, half new and half used, for at least 18 months before the final blending and subsequent bottling.

The Bolgheri Rosso Superiore “Sondraia” by Poggio al Tesoro is a splendid example of how Bordeaux grapevines have found a favored land in Tuscany and are capable of expressing great bottles in this territory. The wine presents itself with an intense ruby red color. The bouquet expresses notes of cherry, small dark berries, plum, and aromas of aromatic herbs from the Mediterranean scrub and soft spices.of aromatic herbs from the Mediterranean scrub and soft spices. On the palate, it has good structure, with complex and evolved aromas, a dense and elegant tannic texture, and a finish of almost balsamic freshness.