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Il Seggio Bolgheri Rosso DOC wine — Poggio al Tesoro winery — Dionysus
RedBolgheriDOC

Il Seggio Bolgheri Rosso DOC

by Poggio al Tesoro · Tuscany, Italy

AppellationBolgheriDOC
TypeRed
GrapesMerlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
Alcohol14.5%
SweetnessDry
ColourRed
Colour depthDark
BodyFull-bodied
Serve at16–18 °C
Keeps for8–10 years
Bottled in0.75 l
Poggio al TesoroTuscany, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The grapes are grown in the municipality of Castagneto Carducci. The soils are mainly sedimentary. Proximity to the Tyrrhenian coast brings cooling sea breezes, while surrounding hills shelter the vines from cold northerly winds. Generous sunshine allows the grapes to ripen fully and on time.

Vinification

The grapes are harvested by hand into small crates and sorted manually, first in the vineyard and again at the winery. They are destemmed, gently pressed and partially crushed. The red varieties are fermented separately in stainless-steel tanks at 28–30 °C for 12 days, then blended. Malolactic fermentation follows.

Ageing

The wine matures for 15 months in 225-litre barriques of French Allier oak, 30% of which are new.

Tasting profile

Juicy and fresh, with a modern Mediterranean character.

Serving and pairing

Decant for one hour before serving.

Label / history

The wine takes its name from Il Seggio, the largest river in the municipality of Castagneto Carducci.