Poggio al Tesoro Sondraia 2020
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Category | Red Blend |
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Brand | Poggio al Tesoro |
Origin | Italy, Tuscany, Bolgheri |
Alcohol/vol | 15% |
Wine Advocate
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The Poggio al Tesoro 2020 Bolgheri Superiore Sondraia (in a heavy bottle) is a big wine on all levels, with dark fruit, spicy bay leaf, exotic curry leaf, rose, tea and barbecued spice. The wine is actually quite rich, broad and textured in terms of mouthfeel. No part of the palate is untouched, as it is swept over with sweet tannins and very generous fruit. It is almost too much of good thing, with a 15% alcohol content. This is a production of 45,000 bottles.
Wine Spectator
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A supple red, featuring black currant, cherry, licorice, iron and eucalyptus aromas and flavors. Fluid and more on the side of elegance than power yet shows good grip on the finish, with fine balance and length. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Drink now through 2037. 3,625 cases made, 252 cases imported.
Jeb Dunnuck
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Displaying a dark red/garnet color, the 2020 Sondraia is made from 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, and 10% Cabernet Franc. It's forward with oak-spiced aromas of toasted vanilla bean, cedar, cassis, sage, and black licorice. Full-bodied, it's surprisingly light on its feet, with evenly balanced acidity, a supple texture, and ripe tannins. Its oak needs time to integrate, as it's quite forward as well on the palate, but for a luxurious style, it's going to do well if cellared appropriately. Drink 2026-2040.