2012 Poggio al Tesoro 'W' Dedicato a Walter Bolgheri Superiore

Poggio al Tesoro is a Bolgheri-based estate from one of Italy's most prestigious families, the Allegrini's. The family has played a leading role in Valpolicella since the 16th century and has handed down years of expertise from generation to generation. Today, the Allegrini family is internationally recognized as one of Italy's most successful family estates whose wines consistently receive critical praise from the most prominent critics. The 2012 Dedicato a Walter is a unique and captivating expression of 100% Cab Franc that will have your pallet singing from sip to sip.

Bolgheri is a world-famous area producing wines that capture the imagination of a cosmopolitan clientele. The exceptional value and quality of the area, together with the expertise and experience of the Allegrini family, has transformed Poggio al Tesoro into one of the finest producers in Bolgheri. Their wines feature a distinctive personality, expressing power and complexity as well as elegance and depth. After just a few years and a great deal of hard work, Poggio al Tesoro is now a thriving 173-acre Estate in prime Bolgheri wine-making territory.

Bolgheri's terroir, with its proximity to the sea and the particularly favorable exposure to the sun, allows Cabernet Franc to thrive. In this microclimate, Cabernet Franc vinified as a single varietal enhances its spicy nuances and gains elegance and depth. The wine is named after Walter Allegrini and symbolizes the love he felt for this land.

Aging: 22 months in new French Oak