Poggio al Tesoro

About Winery and Wines

Bolgheri has been nothing short of a dream come true: a dream of establishing roots in a world-famous area producing wines that capture the imagination of a cosmopolitan clientele. Our was, in reality, a journey undertaken in stages, where the exchange of ideas slowly gave way to sensations, curiosity, learning and a sense of wonder until, finally, a solid, concrete project emerged: Poggio al Tesoro. The exceptional value and quality of the area, together with our expertise and experience, has transformed Poggio al Tesoro into a reality: we produce wines with 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 70 hectare (173 acre) Estate in prime Bolgheri wine-making territory. The sandier, stonier soils were planted with more powerful grape varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. Soils rich in clay and minerals, on the other hand, are better suited to varietals such as Merlot which produces wines that are elegant, harmonious and full-flavoured. In the Via Bolgherese vineyard, a light tilling of the soil keeps the ground cool and aerated, while at Le Sondraie, grass is grown between each row of vines (throughout winter and spring) to inhibit vigour and maintain the best possible temperature/humidity ratio.