Poggio al Tesoro

Sondraia Bolgheri Superiore Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

9.045 ratings

9.08 pro ratings

Bolgheri, Livorno, Tuscany, Italy

Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot

Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Salami & Prosciutto, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Chicken, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Soft Cheese, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Blue Cheese

Top Notes For

9.2

Entering its drinking window and showing beautifully. Only %10 Cab Franc but it really comes through on the nose.

Entering its drinking window and showing beautifully. Only %10 Cab Franc but it really comes through on the nose.

1 person found it helpfulAug 12th, 2017

Christine Havens

9.2

Grown in deep soils layered with coarse red sand, in my own winemaking experience, sandy soils yield wines with silky tannins—such is the case with this Bordeaux inspired blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, and 10% Cabernet Franc. The nose is alive and vibrantly complex with spicy boysenberries and plums, dust, decomposing leaves, cypress branches and dried pen ink. And oh, yes, polished tannins aplenty, it's got tons of structure and finesse. I'd lay this down for another decade for more.

Grown in deep soils layered with coarse red sand, in my own winemaking experience, sandy soils yield wines with silky tannins—such is the case with this Bordeaux inspired blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, and 10% Cabernet Franc. The nose is alive and vibrantly complex with spicy boysenberries and plums, dust, decomposing leaves, cypress branches and dried pen ink. And oh, yes, polished tannins aplenty, it's got tons of structure and finesse. I'd lay this down for another decade for more.

1 person found it helpfulMar 8th, 2016

8.9

16/20 (89/100)

16/20 (89/100)

Feb 15th, 2015

9.3

Full and luscious. Oaky too.

Full and luscious. Oaky too.

Oct 25th, 2014

9.1

Genial und vor Ort

Genial und vor Ort

Apr 1st, 2019

9.0

Yes. A solid 9.0. Drank well. Nice color, feel and finish. 6/18

Yes. A solid 9.0. Drank well. Nice color, feel and finish. 6/18

Jun 30th, 2018

8.5

Bell pepper on the nose vegetal on the palate- are we sure this is not 2011 Napa? Fruit is lost.

Bell pepper on the nose vegetal on the palate- are we sure this is not 2011 Napa? Fruit is lost.

Sep 29th, 2016

7.1

Acidic with strong tannins. Not for me.

Acidic with strong tannins. Not for me.

Aug 22nd, 2016

8.0

Vintage 2011,needs food.

Vintage 2011,needs food.

Aug 1st, 2016

9.2

Well done...Underrated in my opinion...

Well done...Underrated in my opinion...

Jun 10th, 2016