Poggio al Tesoro Dedicato a Walter 2017

From The Winemaker

This is one of the rare 100% Cabernet Francs from Bolgheri and indeed from Italy, dedicated by Marilisa Allegrini to her brother Walter. It has become the jewel in Poggio al Tesoro’s crown. In Bolgheri’s microclimate and in the stony soils of the Via Bolgherese vineyard, situated in the prestigious area known as Soprastrada, this grape variety – which is generally used to give a touch of elegance to Bordeaux wines – finds an ideal habitat in which to express itself in an absolutely independent and original fashion.

Tasting Notes

This wine offers a full-bodied and well-structured palate with firm, yet polished tannins. The flavors of black fruit, specifically blackcurrant and plum, are expertly balanced by savory hints of tobacco, cedar, and a touch of earthiness. Hints of vanilla, dark chocolate, and spice are imparted by the oak aging, while the brightness of the wine's acidity adds freshness and balance, elevating the richness of the fruit and heightening the wine's overall harmony.

Scores

95 points, Wine Spectator

95 points, James Suckling