2024 Terre di Cresci Chianti Classico, Poggiotondo

• Style: Bright, food-friendly Sangiovese
• Taste: Red cherry, black fruit, savoury spice, silky tannins
• Food: Stews & braises, beef & steak, pizza & tomato dishes, roast dinners, game & venison
• Occasion: Weeknight, Sunday lunch
• Serve: 14% ABV, bone dry, chill slightly

In the Glass — Tasting Notes

Red cherry and black fruit open on the nose, with a whisper of spice from Canaiolo and Colorino adding floral lift around the Sangiovese backbone. On the palate, dark cherry arrives with juicy, well-balanced tannins that feel almost silky; the length stays clean and lively. At 14% ABV, the wine carries enough grip and acidity to cut through rich food, yet the tannins are soft and integrated—this is a wine that glides rather than grips. High-elevation vineyards and cool nights have preserved real freshness, the kind that makes you reach for another glass alongside dinner.

The Winery — Poggiotondo

Founded in 1968 by Carlo Antonini with a passion for agriculture on three hectares of vines, Poggiotondo has evolved into a 50-hectare estate under his son Alberto and daughter-in-law Alessandra. Alberto, a consulting winemaker of considerable reputation, is dedicated to making authentic, pure expressions of indigenous Tuscan grapes including Sangiovese, Canaiolo, Colorino and Trebbiano. The vineyards have been certified organic since 2014. In the winery, concrete tanks and untoasted oak casks preserve the wine's fruit, vitality and texture. The 2024 vintage draws from limestone-rich Alberese soils and 35-year-old vines trained in both Guyot and cordon systems, with hand-harvested fruit fermented using wild yeasts and aged in large wooden casks to favour clarity and balance.

At Your Table — Food Pairing & Serving

This is a refreshing, savoury red built for the table rather than the cellar. Pour it alongside tomato-based pasta, braised chicken, Italian cheese or a simple bistecca—the wine's acidity cuts through rich food while its silky tannins complement everything from stews and braises to roast dinners and game. It's one of the finest expressions of Sangiovese at this price point. Whether you're exploring Chianti Classico or seeking out the best that Italy's red-wine regions have to offer at this level, this bottle deserves a place on your shelf. Perfect for weeknight dinners or a relaxed Sunday lunch with friends.