Freddy R. Troya

9.0

San Polo “Rubio” Toscana IGT 2023
Toscana IGT – Tuscany – Italy 🇮🇹

Overview
A modern Tuscan red blend crafted with certified organic grapes, primarily driven by Sangiovese and complemented by small percentages of international varieties, typically including Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon depending on the vintage. Produced by San Polo in the heart of Montalcino, this wine captures the approachable yet structured identity of contemporary Toscana IGT wines.

Aromas & Flavors
Ripe red cherry, wild berries, plum, and subtle violet notes layered with touches of spice, dried herbs, and soft earthy undertones. The international varieties add roundness and darker fruit nuances while Sangiovese maintains freshness and energy.

Mouthfeel
Medium-bodied with lively acidity, polished tannins, and a balanced texture. Fresh and approachable while still maintaining enough structure to feel distinctly Tuscan.

Food Pairings
Excellent with pizza, pasta with red sauce, grilled sausages, charcuterie boards, roasted chicken, or aged pecorino cheese.

Verdict
A very enjoyable and versatile Toscana IGT that showcases Sangiovese as the backbone while allowing international grapes to soften and broaden the profile. Authentic enough to reflect Tuscany, yet approachable enough for casual everyday drinking.

🍷 Did You Know?
The Toscana IGT classification was created partly to give producers more flexibility beyond strict DOC/DOCG regulations, allowing the use of international grapes like Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot alongside traditional Tuscan varieties, ultimately helping launch the famous “Super Tuscan” movement back in late 60’s and early 70’s. — 3 months ago

C

9.2

With R.
A tad bit on the thinner side but smooth and very fruity. Highly recommend — 4 years ago

Dale Garrison

9.1

At Kit’s good white. Not sweet. — 5 years ago

Jeff Leland

9.7

Damn near perfect for my taste — 6 years ago

Zoran Korencan

8.9

02.05.2020 — 6 years ago

Paul T, Missing My Beautiful Wife 24/7

9.4

Not your typical California or French Rose, but $14.00 on sale it works
Definitely will decant my 2nd bottling

Winery Notes,
Honorío Rubio is a Riojano white and rosé specialist. In a land best known for its incredibly age-worthy reds, among many die-hards out there it is undoubtedly the traditional whites which represent Rioja's finest and most original wines. We would add as well the barrel aged rosés, which are incredibly rare (Lopez de Heredia's has not been available for over 5 years, and we hear that they will finally have a little bit of the next release, 2008, in 2018!) Honorío makes an absolutely killer rosé, from some of his oldest Viura and Garnacha, briefly macerated and co-fermented, then aged 16 months in used barrels (which previously held his Lias Finas white wine). An inimitable, rich and bright, incredibly food friendly style of rosé. — 7 years ago

CailenRachel

9.7

Super super yummy! Notes of toast, dark yellow rich like that one Chardonnay we love. SO GOOD! Buy!! — 4 months ago

Andrew Stogran

9.1

Smooth, oaky, buttery. 2020 vintage — 4 years ago

C

9.6

With R. Phenomenal. Smooth, fruity, full bodied, zingy, amazing! Absolutely love it — 4 years ago

C Coleman

9.5

Smoky, chocolate-covered raspberries, very smooth for its age. Nice bite on the finish. — 5 years ago

rob kro

9.3

Rich delicious — 6 years ago

Chris Regina

9.3

Coffee. Fig Newton. Black currant. Prune. Camphor nose. Soy sauce. Cassis. Brambly. Strawberry Raspberry. — 6 years ago

Bart van Wijngaarden

9.0

You would be forgiven for thinking this is an Alsace Riesling, not Kiwi. So did I. Pure nose, classic taste, nice weight, impressive on the mid palate. Very smooth and polished. Excellent. — 7 years ago

Ted

8.9

Another good locations wine. — 3 years ago

with Jeni

Diane Heyboer

8.9

These locations wines that we have tried are pretty solid wines. This one had the big cherry with hints of oak. Medium bodied and well balanced. Would buy again for sure. — 4 years ago

with Ethan, Jody and 1 other

Kellin

9.2

HUGE dark fruit, leather, tobacco. Balanced barrel notes and lovely long finish. — 5 years ago

Chris Miller

8.9

Another score for Stephen Miller — 5 years ago

Joy

9.0

Nice, smooth — 6 years ago

Alvaro Bustillos

9.7

Paul f y carlos m

@ aspen — 6 years ago

Wivino Mann

9.6

Auslese Versteigerung — 7 years ago