2023 Rubio, San Polo

• Style: Elegant, refined Sangiovese
• Taste: Cherry, blackcurrant, violet with silky tannins
• Food: BBQ & grilled dishes, stews, game, beef, roasts
• Occasion: Weeknight or Sunday lunch
• Serve: 16–18°C, now or age 5–8 years

In the Glass — Tasting Notes

Brilliant ruby with purple undertones, the nose bursts with cherry, blackcurrant and violet layered with subtle spice. On the palate, silky tannins frame stone fruit and dark berry in perfect balance, with high acidity and a savouriness that lingers long and clean. This is a wine of classical purity, refined rather than blocky, showing exactly what hillside Montalcino promises.

The Winery — San Polo

Acquired by Marilisa Allegrini in 2006, San Polo sits in eastern Montalcino across 22 hectares, with 16 under vine. Allegrini's steady investment in quality is evident in every bottle. The 2023 vintage faced demanding conditions—heavy spring rain and cool temperatures until mid-June, when warmth returned for a perfect late-September harvest. The estate's well-draining, calcium-rich soils and careful canopy management protected vine health through the wet spell. Grapes are hand-harvested and cold-soaked to soften extraction, then fermented cool in stainless steel for ten months, followed by four months in bottle. This approach preserves freshness and showcases the wine's true character.

At Your Table — Food Pairing & Serving

Pair this with braised beef, game hens, grilled lamb, or aged Parmesan and cured meats—the wine's backbone and fine tannins make food sing without brutality. It's equally suited to weeknight suppers and Sunday lunches. Whether you're exploring Italy's finest red-wine regions or building a Tuscany collection, this Sangiovese offers genuine drinking pleasure without pretension. Drink now or age gracefully for 5–8 years. Vegetarian, vegan and organic.