COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2018
GRAPE
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc
PRODUCER
Poggio al Tesoro
REGION
Toscana
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Sondraia Bolgheri Superiore is the flagship wine of Poggio al Tesoro, a producer established in 2001 by the Allegrini family. Situated in the Bolgheri appellation of Tuscany, the wine embodies the 'Bolgherese style' through its blend of international grape varietals. The estate's vineyards are located approximately 25 meters above sea level, with soils composed of deep, well-draining clay and loose sand. The 2018 vintage saw a challenging spring followed by a beneficial summer, with vineyard practices contributing to grape quality. The wine is produced using the best grapes from the estate's parcels, including 'Via Bolgherese' and 'Le Sondraie'.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
A Super Tuscan, blending international grapes in a classic Italian region.
Fact 02
Named after the estate's 'Le Sondraie' vineyard parcels.
Fact 03
Represents the 'Bolgherese style' of winemaking.
Fact 04
Poggio al Tesoro is part of the esteemed Allegrini family's portfolio.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Sondraia Bolgheri Superiore is produced through alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel tanks at temperatures between 28-30°C for 12-15 days. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for 22 months in French oak barriques, with a proportion of new oak used. The grape varietals, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc, are blended to create the final wine. The 2018 harvest began in late August and finished in early October, with vineyard management focused on grape quality amidst varying weather conditions. The estate's vineyards are situated on soils composed of clay and sand at an elevation of approximately 25 to 56 meters above sea level.
