2019 W Dedicato a Walter Cabernet Franc, Poggio al Tesoro

• Style: Pure Cabernet Franc, coastal Tuscany
• Taste: Dark berry, black pepper, balsamic eucalyptus, silky tannins
• Food: Grilled lamb, roasted game, aged Parmesan, duck with herbs
• Occasion: Cellar worthy; special gifting
• Serve: Now through early 2030s; decant optional

In the Glass — Tasting Notes

A wine that commands time to open. Dark-fruit intensity and peppery lift define this single-varietal expression, with layers of black-berry depth, black pepper, and balsamic eucalyptus woven together across two years in new French oak. The palate delivers richness and grip—tannins are velvety and already integrated, making this both powerful and graceful to drink now, despite 15% alcohol and near-24-month élevage.

The Winery — Poggio al Tesoro

The Allegrini family's 70-hectare coastal estate in Bolgheri released this as a tribute to Walter Allegrini. It comes from three hectares of old vines planted in 1994 within the prestigious Soprastrada vineyard, where coarse red sandstone and deep mineral clay sit barely 56 metres above sea level. The cool nights and dry September days of 2019 allowed Cabernet Franc to achieve full ripeness without overripeness. After temperature-controlled fermentation in steel and natural malolactic aging in barriques, the wine emerged with the refined balance that defines the house style. Vegan and organic certified; natural cork closure.

At Your Table — Food Pairing & Serving

Grilled lamb, roasted game, aged Parmesan, and duck prepared with herbs all find their match here. The silky structure and dark-pepper grip make this equally compelling alongside beef and steak, braises and stews, or BBQ and grilled dishes. This is a wine suited to cellar aging—drink now through the early 2030s, or lay it down for deeper complexity. One of the finest examples of Cabernet Franc we've found, it sits comfortably alongside the rest of our Tuscany selection. If you're drawn to Italy's bold reds, explore more of what we've curated across the country.