# Il Seggio Rosso Bolgheri DOC (2022)

- **Producer:** Poggio al Tesoro
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot
- **Region:** Toscana, Italy
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 14.0%
- **Average price:** €27
- **Vegan:** Yes
- **Contains sulphites:** Yes
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 16–18 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** black cherry, blackberry, raspberry, black pepper, cedar, red cherry, black plum, cloves, coffee, chocolate, butter, vanilla, tobacco, leather, earth

## About this wine

Il Seggio Rosso Bolgheri DOC is a red wine from Poggio al Tesoro, situated in the Bolgheri DOC appellation of Tuscany. The wine is named after the Seggio River, which flows through the region. Poggio al Tesoro was established in 2001 by Marilisa and Walter Allegrini with a focus on exploring new winemaking possibilities, emphasizing sustainability and environmental respect. The Bolgheri region, historically recognized for its mineral resources, provides a distinct terroir for this wine. The 2022 vintage experienced a challenging growing season with high temperatures and drought, mitigated by beneficial late-season rainfall that aided grape ripeness and aromatic concentration.

## Interesting facts

- Named after the Seggio River, a significant watercourse in the Bolgheri area.
- Bolgheri's soils are a mix of sandy and clayey types, ideal for different grape varietals.
- The estate integrates traditional winemaking with modern, sustainable practices.
- The blend includes Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Petit Verdot.

## Food pairing

The wine's structure, with its firm tannins and good acidity, makes it well-suited to complement the richness of red meats and fatty dishes. The wine's fruit profile can echo herbs and earthy notes found in many Tuscan-inspired dishes.

## Wine making process

Il Seggio undergoes a winemaking process that begins with destemming and soft pressing of the grapes. Alcoholic fermentation is conducted in stainless steel containers under controlled temperatures. Following this, malolactic fermentation takes place in barriques. The wine is then aged for 15 months in French oak barriques, with a mix of new and second-passage barrels. The 2022 vintage's harvest was managed carefully due to climatic conditions, with late rains contributing to grape ripeness.