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Sondraia

Sondraia

Sondraia

Bolgheri Superiore D.O.C.

Cabernet Sauvignon 65%, Merlot 25%, Cabernet Franc 10%

 

This is Poggio al Tesoro’s flagship wine, produced with the best grapes from the parcels on the estate. Since its creation with vintage 2003, it has garnered numerous awards from both the Italian and the international press. It has become a real Bolgheri classic in a very short space of time. This is a new kind of Supertuscan, successfully expressing the richness of an extraordinary territory, combining tension, complexity and great finesse.

Climate Trend

 

2015 is considered one of Bolgheri’s greatest years. A significantly rainy winter allowed the vines to absorb water in the spring, leading to uniform and luxuriant budding that lasted until the beginning of June. The particularly favourable climatic conditions during the summer ensured regular development of all of the subsequent phenological phases, from fruit set to maturation. Considerable heat in July was mitigated by some providential storms; while a sunny and fairly windy August allowed the grapes to reach ideal phenolic ripeness. The harvest, which began on August 31st and ended on October 7th, was facilitated by numerous sunny days interspersed with sporadic rainfall. This is a memorable vintage with wines that boast good balance, great structure, and intense aromas.

grape varieties

grape varieties

Cabernet Sauvignon 65%, Merlot 25%, Cabernet Franc 10%

soil characteristic

vineyard location

Via Bolgherese, Cabernet Sauvignon (3.00 ha – 7.40 ac); Le Sondraie, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon (12,00 ha – 29.65 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

22 months in 225 litres French oak barriques (70% new, 30% second use)

fermentation

In temperature controlled stainless steel tanks

malolactic fermentation

Carried out naturally in barriques in November

Honors and Awards