Poggio al Tesoro Mediterra is a superior red wine from the Bolgheri region in Tuscany, Italy. This captivating, full-bodied wine, made from the perfect blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Merlot grapes, boasts a deep ruby red color and exudes complex aromas of dark fruit, vanilla, and a hint of spicy oak. On the palate, it delivers a luscious and balanced flavor of black cherry, currant, and a touch of tobacco. With its firm tannins and long finish, it is an ideal pairing for red meats, game, and mature cheese. This is a beautifully crafted wine that embodies the essence of Tuscan winemaking traditions and the passion of the winemakers.

Tasting Notes

This is a fragrant and intensely fruity red wine, with aromas of blackberries, plums and cherries interwoven with white pepper and elegant herbaceous notes. This blend of Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot is a fresh, easy-drinking wine that nevertheless expresses the rich complexity of Bolgheri.

About the Winery

Bolgheri in Italy is one of the excellent and diverse regions in Italy with its exquisite landscapes and multi-coloured soil types. The terroir of this place consists of terraces, slopes, plains and the sea – all of which contribute to the exquisite quality of fruits used for the Poggio Al Tesoro brand of wines.

In Italy, Poggio Al Tesoro means “hill of treasure.” When Marilisa and her brother, Walter, established this brand, they wanted to create wines that truly justified the exceptional terroir and the strategic geographic location of the Bolgheri territory.

The expert winemaking team at Poggio Al Tesoro ensures that the wines created here are of top-quality. The power, complexity, elegance and depth found in these wines are one of the best in Italy. Today, this wine estate is spread across 70 hectares, and is an important landmark in the Bolgheri region.

The vineyards are located across these regions:

Via Bolgherese – Spread across 7 hectares, this vineyard has 51% Cabernet Sauvignon and 49% Cabernet Franc varietals planted in it.
Le Grottine – In this 7-hectare vineyard, you will find 45% Petit Verdot, 33% Cabernet Franc and 22% Cabernet Sauvignon varietals. While the sandy soils here were used to grow Petit Verdot, the stony soils are absolutely ideal for Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon.
Le Sondraie – The soil in this vineyard is rich in magnesium content and it helps to grow many varietals such as Merlot (20%), Cabernet Sauvignon (18%), Cabernet Franc (28%), Vermentino (16%), Syrah (16%) and Petit Verdot (26%). Apart from the mineral content, this vineyard is also known for its diverse soil types, which make it ideal for growing quite a few varietals.
Valle di Cerbaia – This is also a 7-hectare vineyard, where you will find almost equal quantity of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Viognier varietals.

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