2006 Poggio al Tesoro Sondraia Toscana IGT

Poggio al Tesoro was founded in 2001 by owner Marilisa Allegrini. The estate is located in the prestigious area of Bolgheri, a premier appellation in the upper part of Tuscany’s Maremma region, of Italy. The estate consists of 173 acres, of which 130 acres are planted to the best clones of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Syrah and Petit Verdot. This wine is a blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc.

Opaque black dark red colour with very deep dark red black hue. The nose displays lifted notes of cedar, violets, blackcurrant and spice followed by some cigar box end notes. Full bodied with rich, fully ripened palate flavours of blackcurrant, spice and cedar with some cigar box characters emerging on the back palate. Firm, dry, chewy tannins but in balance. Long aftertaste of blackcurrant, spice and cedar.
Cellar 4-5 years (2014-2015)
Alc 14.0%
Other Reviews….
The 2006 Sondraia is a soft, plush wine packed with dark fruit, new leather, spices and licorice. It is a classic expression of Bolgheri that captures all of the qualities that make reds from this Tuscan appellation so irresistible; namely generous fruit and a warm, harmonious personality. The 2006 Sondraia is 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc, aged in French oak barrels, 50% of which were new. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2016.
Score: 92
Antonio Galloni - Wine Advocate # 184, Aug 2009 Beautiful aromas of currant bush, tobacco, chocolate and berries. Full-bodied, with velvety tannins and a long, juicy finish. There's lots of new wood, but will come together nicely with bottle age. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Best after 2011. 5,000 cases made.
Score: 91
James Suckling - Wine Spectator, October 31 2009