Wine Selection
Poggio Al Tesoro Sondraia 2012 (Italy: Tuscany) (ID# 2676)
| Name | Poggio Al Tesoro Sondraia 2012 (ID# 2676) | |||
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| Varietal | Bolgheri Superiore (DOC) | |||
| Region | Italy: Tuscany | |||
| Notes | "The 2012 Bolgheri Superiore Sondraia shows lots of tangy herbal character (the Cabernet elements really come through) with generous ripe cherry fruit and oak spice at the back to balance it out. Sondraia's first year as a Bolgheri Superiore is 2009. The finish is very soft and luscious and the tannins are integrated. The blend used here is Cabernets Sauvignon and Franc with a quarter part Merlot." (Wine Advocate) | |||
Additional Notes "This offers a mix of black currant, violet, thyme, wild rosemary and juniper flavors, backed by firm, mouthcoating tannins. The length of this youthful, raw red indicates its potential, accented by refined oak spice details. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Best from 2017 through 2027. 600 cases imported." (Wine Spectator) "The 2012 Sondraia is an attractive wine from the Tuscan Coast. Rich, voluptuous and racy, the 2012 boasts gorgeous textural resonance and body. Mocha, espresso, raspberry jam, black cherries and plums shape the dark finish before a streak of underlying green, vegetal notes become apparent. This fruit was almost certainly picked short of full physiological ripeness." (Antonio Galloni, Vinous) |
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| Price | $49.99 |
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| Scores | Press* | Points | Other | Gold Star |
| WA: | 92 pts | |||
| WS: | 90 pts | |||
| VIN: | 89 pts | |||
| Other | ABV% | Body | Oak | Bio/Natural/Org/Sus |
| 14.0 | Full | Medium | ||
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DEC = Decanter
JS = James Suckling
VIN = Vinous
WA = Wine Advocate (Robert Parker)
WE = Wine Enthusiast
WS = Wine Spectator
W&S = Wine & Spirits Magazine