# Dedicato a Walter Poggio al Tesoro (2019)

- **Producer:** Poggio al Tesoro
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Cabernet Franc
- **Region:** Toscana, Italy
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 15.0%
- **Average price:** €160
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 16–18 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** spice, black plum, blackcurrant, green bell pepper, black cherry, cedar, cloves, chocolate, coffee, vanilla, tobacco, leather, earth

## About this wine

Dedicato a Walter Poggio al Tesoro is a 100% Cabernet Franc from the Bolgheri region of Tuscany, Italy. The wine is a tribute to Walter Allegrini, a significant figure in the history of the Poggio al Tesoro winery. Founded in 2001 by Marilisa and Walter Allegrini, Poggio al Tesoro is situated in Bolgheri, an area known for its distinctive microclimate influenced by the sea and bright sunlight. This specific terroir is well-suited for Cabernet Franc, allowing the grape to develop its characteristic spicy notes and elegance. The wine's uniqueness lies in its singular varietal focus from this renowned Tuscan appellation.

## Interesting facts

- Named 'Dedicato a Walter' (Dedicated to Walter) in honor of a key figure in the winery's history.
- A singular expression of 100% Cabernet Franc from Bolgheri.
- Recognized with high scores from major wine critics like Wine Spectator and James Suckling.
- The Allegrini family's passion for Bolgheri led to the creation of Poggio al Tesoro.

## Food pairing

The wine's full body and firm tannins are well-suited to complement the richness and protein in red meats, while its potential spicy and herbal notes can echo or contrast with herbs and spices in the dishes. The wine's structure can cut through fattier components, cleansing the palate.

## Wine making process

The winemaking process for Dedicato a Walter begins with destemming and soft pressing, followed by fermentation in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures of 28-30°C for 12 days. Malolactic fermentation then takes place in barriques at 22°C in November. The wine is subsequently aged for 18 months in 225-liter French oak barriques, with a combination of 50% new and 50% second-fill barrels. This process is designed to capture the essence of the Cabernet Franc grape and the Bolgheri terroir.