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Poggio al Tesoro Dedicato a Walter

Poggio al Tesoro Dedicato a Walter

Poggio al Tesoro 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

 

Autumn and the beginning of winter were marked by mild temperatures. The cold was never too harsh and only manifested between January and February. Rainfall, optimal in the springtime, was joined by sharp drops in temperature until the end of May, putting a strain on the vegetative recovery. The use of protective and stimulating elements to give the vine more energy, such as algae and natural substances, allowed us to confront this delicate period in the best possible way. Once the climatic conditions stabilised, flowering, fruit set, and veraison were satisfactory overall and well-balanced. They were helped by light rainfall, which arrived just at the moment when the vines began to show some water scarcity. August was characterised by cool nights and good daytime ventilation with some light rain showers. Temperatures rose again once the harvest began, but only for a few days: September gave us dry, breezy, and mild days, allowing us to consider 2019 one of the best vintages of the last 15 years.

grape varieties

grape varieties

Cabernet Franc 100%

soil characteristic

vineyard location

Via Bolgherese (3.00 ha – 7.40 ac)

Bottle

capacities

750 ml • 1,5 L • 3 L

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

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