Poggio al Tesoro Il Seggio Bolgheri Vintage 2018 VINTAGE WINES 2018

Poggio al Tesoro Il Seggio Bolgheri Vintage 2018 VINTAGE WINES 2018The Tenuta Poggio al Tesoro estate based on the Tuscan coast is owned by the well known and respected Allergrini family. They produce a range of wines under the Toscana IGT, like this Bordeaux blend. A super Tuscan in all but name. Typical blend, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot. 75cl bottle. Abv 13% Bottle condition excellent.

Often considered on a par with the first growths

so you bought it because of the fruit

A wine produced in the 70's

This is the last vintage under the name as from 2015 vintage it is labeled La Maison Bleue

high soft tannins with a long finish to leather & liquorice

These plots are planted on clay-limestone soils in the middle and top of the hillside

wet earth floor

wine still dark in centre but orange at rim

A better vintage for the dry whites of the region

Supple and silky Merlot generally predominates in the varietal mix

Tasting Note 29/01/2024 - 92 Points

The vintage is recognised as being better on the right bank