Poggio Al Tesoro Sondraia 750ml

Intense ruby red, this wine has subtle hints of exotic spices and ripe red fruit on the nose. On the palate it is plush, warm and full, with persistent silky and ripe tannins in the finish.

Good deep ruby. Wild aromas of ripe dark cherry, brown spices, plum and nutty oak. Big, rich and pliant, with lower-toned flavors of red cherry, grilled herbs, oak and coffee currently dominating the mid-palate. Finishes with substantial dusty tannins and a light vegetal streak that doesn’t detract from the overall drinking experience. Sondraia is a very successful Bolgheri wine that is usually less massive and less marked by coffee and herbs than many other wines made in the area, although this version is a little more herbal than usual.
A 65-25-10 blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc, the 2011 Bolgheri Superiore Sondraia is a delicious wine that shows both varietal and territory-driven characteristics. You do get greenish notes of rosemary and dried oregano, but Sondraia also offers an assortment of spice, cola and licorice-like aromas. It builds in intensity over the palate, offering a long, luscious finish.