Dedicato a Walter
Dedicato a Walter
Bolgheri Superiore D.O.C.
Cabernet Franc 100%
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.
Climate Trend
The 2013 vintage began with abundant rainfall in both winter and spring – useful for a good summer water reserve – followed by a mild and cool summer. Temperatures rose at the end of July and the sudden change in temperature between day and night allowed for uniform ripening. Mild days with pleasant daytime temperatures allowed us to harvest in September, without the bunches becoming overripe. Careful management of the vineyard allowed us to keep the health and quality of the grapes and vines intact. To maintain a vegetative-productive qualitative balance, a selection of the bunches was thinned out.
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grape varieties
Cabernet Franc 100%
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vineyard location
Via Bolgherese (3.00 ha – 7.40 ac)
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capacities
750 ml • 1,5 L • 3 L
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vinification
Grapes are de-stemmed then soft pressed to partially rupture of the berries
ageing
24 months in 225 litres new French oak barriques
fermentation
In stainless steel tanks and truncated cone oak vats
malolactic fermentation
Took place naturally (without inoculation) in barriques at 22°C (71°F) in November