2019 | Tesoro 'Sondraia' Bolgheri Superiore | Tuscany Margherita Otto firm and fresh

firm and fresh

starting with the older 2020 Bastarda that fermented with full clusters and had a long maceration and then matured in well-seasoned 500-liter French oak barrels

crisp acidity and aromatic excess without excessive fullness or fatness

the 2023 dazzles from start to finish

harmonious nose with complexity and depth but also youth

2019 | Tesoro 'Sondraia' Bolgheri Superiore | Tuscany Margherita Otto firm and freshThis production of 45,000 bottles is expected to hit the market at the beginning of 2023. The Poggio al Tesoro 2019 Bolgheri Superiore Sondraia (a blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc) makes excellent use of oak aging, resulting in soft tannins, plush richness and attractive concentration. The wine is very well managed overall with plenty of black fruit balanced by spice and tobacco. Its important structure suggests a