2015 Poggio al Tesoro Sondraia
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Cabernet Sauvignon (65%), Merlot (25%) and Cabernet Franc (10%) make up the lovely 2015 Bolgheri Superiore Sondraia. The fruit represents a best selection from various vineyard sites. The majority Cabernet Sauvignon component means the tannins are very fine, and you get sweetness from the Merlot. Expect notes of cinnamon and clove behind sage, rosemary and herbs. This wine offers a very balanced approach, with good harmony on the nose. In 2013 they made 80,000 bottles, but only 40,000 bottles of Sondraia were made in 2015 to reflect that special selection of fruit.
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Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Monica Larner, Wine Advocate
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The Sondraia Bolgheri Rosso, Poggio al Tesoro's Cabernet Sauvignon-based wine, is terrific in 2015. Aromatic notes from the Cabernet Sauvignon and Franc in the blend give Sondraia its distinctive savory profile. Super-ripe and inviting, with lovely textural resonance, the 2015 is quite promising. I would give it a year or two in bottle to see if the tannins soften a bit.