POGGIO AL TESORO IL SEGGIO BOLGHERI ROSSO DOC 2023 750ml

ABOUT THE WINE

Founded in 2001 by siblings Marilisa Allegrini and Walter Allegrini from the historic Allegrini family of Valpolicella (Veneto), it marked their bold venture beyond their native region to explore Bolgheri's exceptional terroir and coastal influence. The name "Poggio al Tesoro" translates to "hill of treasure," reflecting the precious land they discovered. Starting with just a few hectares, the estate has grown to over 100 hectares (with about 64 under vine), spread across four distinct plots: Le Sondraie, Via Bolgherese, Chiesina di San Giuseppe, and Valle di Cerbaia. This diversity allows for varied soils and microclimates, emphasizing varieties like Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Vermentino. Marilisa Allegrini now leads the winery with her daughters, focusing on sustainability, innovation, and tradition. Flagship wines include Sondraia Bolgheri Superiore and Dedicato a Walter (a rare 100% Cabernet Franc). Today, it stands as one of Bolgheri's largest and most acclaimed estates.
Il Seggio is a classic Bordeaux-style blend: 50% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Cabernet Franc, and 10% Petit Verdot, sourced from prime plots like Le Sondraie and Via Bolgherese. The 2023 vintage (a complex yet rewarding year with timely rains aiding perfect ripeness) features 14% alcohol, temperature-controlled fermentation, and aging for 15 months in French oak barriques (30% new, 70% second passage), plus bottle refinement.

TASTING NOTE:

Intense ruby red in color, it offers fresh, crunchy red berry and bramble fruit aromas with Mediterranean herbs, mineral notes, leaves, and subtle spice. Medium-bodied on the palate, it's elegant with velvety, silky tannins, soft red fruit, enveloping texture, lively freshness, and a precise, clean, persistent finish—approachable now but with aging potential.