Ratings
93 points James Suckling (2022 vintage)
Identity
| Producer | Poggio al Tesoro |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Classification | DOC |
| Grapes | 50% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Cabernet Franc, 10% Petit Verdot |
| Color | red |
| Sweetness | dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Intense ruby red |
| Aroma | Fresh red berries, mineral notes, spices, Mediterranean scrub, balsamic herbs, ripe red fruit, delicate spices, aromatic herbs |
| Palate | Medium-bodied, elegant silky tannins, soft and enveloping texture, balanced acidity, fresh and savory, with a clean and lively finish |
| Finish | Precise, clean, lively, persistent, harmonious, with a long and clean finish consistent with aromatic profile |
| Food Pairing | Ideal with red meats, game, roasted meats, medium and long-aged cheeses, pasta with meat sauce, grilled meats |
| Aging Potential | Good aging potential |
| Serving Glassware | Large red wine glass |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGH
Astringency (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
AVERAGE
Enology
| ABV % | 14.5 |
| Aging Process | Aged 15 months in French oak barriques, 30% new and 70% second passage |
| Fermentation | Alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel at controlled temperature, followed by malolactic fermentation in barrique |
Terroir
| Altitude (m) | 25 to 56 meters |
| Soil | Sandy and clay soils with presence of magnesium and iron, enriched by alluvial debris from the Seggio River |
| Harvest Type | manual |
| Harvest Desc | Grapes are hand-harvested, with selection of parcels mainly from Via Bolgherese and Le Sondraie vineyards |
Interesting facts
| Named after the Seggio River that enriches the vineyard soils; produced by Poggio al Tesoro, a project by Marilisa Allegrini in Bolgheri since 2001 |
Logistics
| Barcode | 8033049450408 |