Cabernet Sauvignon
2019
Poggio al Lupo - 'Hill of the Wolf' - was founded by Antonio Moretti of Tenuta Sette Ponti in the Tuscan coastal region of Maremma in 1999. Historically Maremma was notoriously 'savage' - wild, rugged, marshy, and isolated - which presumably inspired the excellent name for the magnificent property, so different from pastoral Central Tuscany. The region is warm and dry, benefitting from cooling breezes from the Mediterranean. The estate covers 115 acres (just 35 are planted); the vineyards are a...
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Ripe but also fresh aromas of olives, cassis, currant leaves, black beans and subtle spices. The palate is juicy with plenty of dusty tannins that grow and gather after the medium- to full-bodied center palate, giving it a tight and nicely grippy finish.
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Rich, shiny purple red with a light rim. Opens on nuances of fine plum and date, then some red bell pepper and clove, leather and humus on the second nose. Creates a juicy feel on the palate, with good weight and fine texture, quite dynamic in the course, dense, harmonious, reverberates for a long time.
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A fruity cab with an attractive structure of firm, polished tannins and a juicy finish. Medium-bodied, linear and bright.
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The 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon Poggio al Lupo is bright, vibrant and packed with fruit, all of which make it a fine choice for drinking now and over the next few years. There's not a ton of varietal character, but the 2020 is delicious just the same. A burst of red berry fruit and sweet floral accents extend the finish nicely.
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