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 Vintage2007 Label 1 of 19 
TypeRed
ProducerPoggio al Tesoro (web)
VarietyCabernet Franc
DesignationDedicato a Walter
Vineyardn/a
CountryItaly
RegionTuscany
SubRegionBolgheri
AppellationBolgheri Superiore
UPC Code(s)098709087798

Drinking Windows and Values
Drinking window: Drink between 2013 and 2023 (based on 29 user opinions)
Wine Market Journal quarterly auction price: See Poggio Al Tesoro Dedicato a Walter on the Wine Market Journal.

Community Tasting History

Community Tasting Notes (average 91.9 pts. and median of 92 pts. in 12 notes) - hiding notes with no text

 Tasted by Axelpeter on 11/28/2023 & rated 94 points: Mit Uli) 100%CF!)Herrlich! Er lebt immer noch. Und wie. Schöne Stoffigkeit, milde, gute Säure, und dann eine Anis-Würze gepaart mit einer Karamelsüße…irre. Toller Wein. Mal schaun, wohin der sich noch entwickelt… (112 views)
 Tasted by Christoffer78 on 9/30/2017 & rated 94 points: This wine certainly represents the Cabernet Franc varietal in a very compelling and elegant way. Tonight, there is an abundance of elegant fruit combined with lovely subtle green tones, which disappears after some time in the glass. The palate is profoundly integrated and balanced. Tannins are present but well-behaved and feels like they are becoming more and more integrated as the wine opens up in the glass. This effort is certainly lovely and without the slightest doubt it deserves all the merit it can get. (1241 views)
 Tasted by Axelpeter on 7/7/2016 & rated 93 points: Mitbringsel f L Zwe; 7.10.16: 18+, sehr reif ,weich, stoffig, 15%alc!, Port-Töne, extraktsüße, sehr gut, trinken -2018/max20? (852 views)
 Tasted by Bluespolo on 4/2/2016 & rated 91 points: Molta intensità, buona complessità. Con un po' di affinamento si sono smussati gli eccessi e sono emerse le caratteristiche del territorio. Naso comunque opulento, ricco e maturo di confettura di frutta nera, alleggerita da sentori erbacei, ora comunque meno evidenti. L profondità è conferita da una certa balsamicità, liquirizia, caffè cioccolato e note tostate in genere. Al palato l'alcool si è fatto meno bruciante, i tannini "buoni" ci sono e si sentono, e il finale è piuttosto lungo. (1543 views)
 Tasted by Christoffer78 on 7/7/2015 & rated 94 points: This wine just keeps impressing me. It superbly represents the Cabernet Franc varietal in a truly compelling and elegant way. Massive elegant fruit combined with subtle and adorable green tones, which seem to mellow as time passes. The palate is totally integrated and balanced. Still the tannins do speak up at the end, but in a pleasant way. This effort is truly impeccable and without the slightest doubt it represents very skilful winemaking. (2007 views)
 Tasted by Bluespolo on 1/19/2015 & rated 90 points: Very deep ruby. Small wild berries, green pepper, cut grass, tobacco, licorice, herb liqueur, fennel seeds, mediterranean herbs. Toasted of oak. Flashy at palate, hot of alcohol and spice, sustained by a prominent acidity - helped with a service temperature of about 19 c - and bold tannins. Long fruity finish. (1902 views)
 Tasted by Christoffer78 on 7/12/2013 & rated 94 points: A spectacular and brilliant interpretation of the Cabernet Franc varietal. The 2007 Dedicato a Walter provides a fleshy exhuberant fruit combined with subtle and lovely green tones. The first impression is dill, but after a few minutes the unmistakable tone of Cabernet Franc emerges. The nice part of this effort is that the green tones are kept at armlengths distance thanks to the rich fruit. The palate is beautiful and the youth of this effort is nicely handled by a harmonious orchestration of the various components such as tannins, acidity and oak. This effort is impeccably balanced and represents very skillful winemaking. A true experience. (2342 views)
 Tasted by beej on 11/9/2012 & rated 90 points: Spectacular in the sense that cab franc may be coaxed into such complex yet well balanced performance. Big rich experience. Rowchan pretty much covered all the palate specifics. Looking forward to years of enjoyment. (2267 views)
 Tasted by Rowchan on 8/18/2012 & rated 90 points: Flagship wine, from very small vineyard
Clear, black-purple with crimson rim, fantastic tears.
Clean, med intensity, black currants, green peppers, balsamic, black pepper, strawberries, stewed red currants and red licorice.
Dry, med - body, med - tannins, med- alcohol, changing flavours over the palette, gamey, chewy, with a great finish. (1928 views)
 Tasted by Papies on 3/31/2012 & rated 88 points: Cervinia & Zermatt Ski Trip; 3/29/2012-4/1/2012 (Zermatt, Switxerland): Good table wine, not tasted under the best of circumstances. Good ripe fruit but also with some harsh elements. 88 (2292 views)

Professional 'Channels'
By Antonio Galloni
Vinous, In a Tuscan State of Mind (Oct 2010)
(Poggio Al Tesoro Dedicato A Walter) Subscribe to see review text.
By Ian D'Agata
Vinous, September/October 2010, IWC Issue #152
(Poggio al Tesoro Dedicato a Walter Toscana Rosso) Subscribe to see review text.
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CellarTracker Wiki Articles (login to edit | view all articles)

Poggio al Tesoro

Producer website

Cabernet Franc

Varietal character (Appellation America) | Wines & Vines article

Italy

Italian Wines (ItalianMade.com, The Italian Trade Commission) | Italian Wine Guide on the WineDoctor

Tuscany

Tuscany (ItalianMade.com) | Tuscanyt

Bolgheri

On weinlagen-info

Bolgheri Superiore

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