Campo alla Sughera: Bolgheri’s New Benchmark

• Posted October 26, 2025

Bolgheri may be known for its grand names and bold reds, but then a producer quietly redefines what grace in a glass can mean. During Campo alla Sughera’s October virtual tasting, I was reminded that precision can be poetic — that when a vineyard speaks with balance and intention. This wasn’t just another Tuscan story; it was a masterclass in how passion, craftsmanship, and patience converge to create wines that linger long after the last sip.

A Legacy Rooted in Precision

Founded in 1998 by the Knauf family, Campo alla Sughera has long pursued what its director, Tommaso Alessandri, calls the “paradigm of enological perfection” — not perfection itself, but the relentless pursuit of it. Tuscany’s Bolgheri appellation is celebrated for sea breezes and mineral-rich soils, and this estate stands as one of its most precise. Forty micro-parcels, each vinified under the direction of winemaker Francesco Gagliardi and consulting enologist Stéphane Derenoncourt, form a narrative of terroir, texture, and time.​

The Wines: Power in Equilibrium

I was able to try the following lineup from the winery:

• 2024 Arioso Vermentino — Arioso is a lively, coastal Vermentino