This is one of the most exciting estates to have emerged from Italy in recent years. Its pedigree is faultless: the Allegrini family from Verona teamed up with their U.S. importer, Leonardo Lo Cascio and bought land in Bolgheri, where they now have 30 hectares of vineyard planted.T hey hired consultant Alberto Antonini to advise them on viticulture and winemaking. 'W' was named after Walter Allegrini, brother of Franco and Marilisa Allegrini and this 100% Cabernet Franc is produced from just two rows of vines covering 0.5 hectares in the Via Bolgherese vineyard. The vineyard faces west-southwest, with coarse red sand, stones and clay soil and is situated at just 50m above sea level. After de-stemming and soft pressing with partial rupture of the berries, fermentation took place in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks at 30°C. Alberto advised frequent 'delestage' or rack and return, as well as punching down the cap, to extract good colour and ripe tannins. Post-fermentation maceration took place because the tannins were so ripe. Finally, the wine was aged in 100% new French barriques for 18 months and spent at least four months in bottle prior to release. Intense ruby red in colour, with perfumes of spiced, red fruits and nicely balanced toasty oak. On the palate the wine has excellent structure, with ripe fruit and sweet, soft tannins. It is full-bodied and well balanced, with a long, elegant finish. Limited Availability. (6 x 75 cl)
Region:
Italy, Tuscany
Producer:
Poggio al Tesoro
Product ID:
59427
Poggioal Tesoro SOLOSOLE Vermentino Tuscany IGT
Description: This is one of the most exciting estates to have emerged from Italy in recent years. Its pedigree is faultless: the Allegrini family from Verona teamed up with their U.S. importer, Leonardo Lo Cascio and bought land in Bolgheri, where they now have 30 hectares of vineyard planted. They hired consultant Alberto Antonini to advise them on viticulture and winemaking. 100% Vermentino this is a deep straw yellow in colour, it is fine and clean on the nose, with floral and fruity perfumes characteristic of Vermentino including white flowers, apricot and tropical fruits. On the palate, it is dry and fresh, with good balance between fruit and a fresh zippy acidity. (12 x 75 cl) Price: £158.96
Liberty Wines GRAN SASSO Pecorino IGT Terre di Chieti
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Casasilia
Description: Casasilia from Italy by PoggioAl Sole Fine Wine (12 x 75cl) Price: £491.44
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Liberty Wines GRAN SASSO Trebbiano d'Abruzzo
Description: Liberty Wines GRAN SASSO Trebbiano d'Abruzzo from Italy, Abruzzi, Trebbiano d'Abruzzo by Gran Sasso Ortona (12 x 75 cl) Price: £73.81
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Liberty Wines GRAN SASSO Montepulciano d'Abruzzo
Description: Liberty Wines GRAN SASSO Montepulciano d'Abruzzo from Italy, Abruzzi, Montepulciano d'Abruzzo by Gran Sasso Ortona (12 x 75 cl) Price: £78.75
Podere Guado al Melo JASSARTE Rosso di Toscana IGT
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Poggio Antico MADRE Toscana IGT
Description: Poggio Antico is located in Montalcino, a small town in Tuscany about fifty kilometers south of Siena. The earliest written records of the estate date from the beginning of the 19th century, when the present boundaries were marked. At that time, the estate consisted of woodland, grassland, and three stone houses. The development of Poggio Antico started in the late 1970s, when electricity was brought in, vineyards were planted, and construction of the wine cellar began. The estate was purchased in 1984 by current owners Giancarlo and Nuccia Gloder, originally from Milan, who had fallen in love with the wines of Montalcino and the unique geographical position of Poggio Antico. These are exciting times for Poggio Antico with the release of Madre a brand new 'Supertuscan' red wine produced by Poggio Antico. Its first vintage, 2001, received a very positive reception at the preview presentation at Vinitaly in Verona in April 2003. The name 'Madre' comes from the homonymous property, which has always been part of the Poggio Antico estate. This location is facing south-southwest and it is well protected from the northern winds and consequently from the risk of late frosts. Its position (6 x 75 cl) Price: £198.03
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Poggio Cennina BORGO CENNINA Tuscany IGT
Description: Poggio Cennina BORGO CENNINA Tuscany IGT from Italy, Tuscany by Poggio Cennina Val d'Ambra RDM (6 x 75 cl) Price: £133.93
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Poggioal Tesoro SONDRAIA Bolgheri Tyrrhenian Coast
Description: The Sondraia, a blend of 65%Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc, is a beautifully knit wine. The ripe fruit, rich palate and silky tannins are a testament to the Alberto Antonini’s winemaking skill. These classic French varieties are interpreted on Italian soil, with an elegant palate of plums, blackberries and dark cherries underpinned by sweet spices and coffee. The wine is full bodied yet supple with excellent complexity and a lingering finish. Poggioal Tesoro is the result of a joint venture between the Allegrini family of Verona, northern Italy and American importer, Leonardo Lo Cascio. Situated in Bolgheri, on Italy’s Tyrrhenian coast, this 70 hectare property was acquired in 2001 by the Allegrini family. They brought in consultant winemaker Alberto Antonini to advise on viticulture and winemaking. This is their third, and much anticipated vintage. (6 x 75 cl) Price: £129.04
Poggio Antico Brunello di Montalcino
Description: Poggio Antico is located in Montalcino, a small town in Tuscany about fifty kilometers south of Siena. The earliest written records of the estate date from the beginning of the 19th century, when the present boundaries were marked. At that time, the estate consisted of woodland, grassland, and three stone houses. The development of Poggio Antico started in the late 1970s, when electricity was brought in, vineyards were planted, and construction of the wine cellar began. The estate was purchased in 1984 by current owners Giancarlo and Nuccia Gloder, originally from Milan, who had fallen in love with the wines of Montalcino and the unique geographical position of Poggio Antico. The 1980 Brunello di Montalcino was the first wine in Italy to obtain the D.O.C.G. appellation . The D.O.C.G. is the most prestigious classification of wine in Italy. As a result, only specialised and authorised vineyards can produce Brunello di Montalcino and a series of rules regarding production must be observed. Four years of total ageing are required for Brunello. For more than a century Brunello was aged three of these four years in wood, but as from the 1995 vintage this requirement was reduced to two years. Nevertheless, at Poggio Antico they continue to respect the traditional method for our classic Brunello, keeping it three years in large oak barrels. Brunello must be produced with 100% Sangiovese grapes and a minimum of 12.5% alcohol by volume is required. Total acidity cannot be lower than five parts per thousand. At Poggio Antico the alcohol content, total acidity, and dry extract always reach optimum levels, thanks to low yields and the favourable geographical position of its vineyards. Poggio Antico's Brunello di Montalcino is typically deep and intense ruby red in colour. The bouquet is well developed and persistent, and increases in intensity with further bottle ageing. It has a very clean nose, with hints of blackberry and licorice. In the mouth it is rounded and concentrated, with great vitality, yet elegant and harmonious, thanks to the particularly sweet tannins. It has a very long finish and ages gracefully under proper conditions. (12 x 75 cl) Price: £451.51
