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. — 18 days ago

Sagee Aran

9.1

The Riserva.
Very tasty.
Good brick red color, good nose, balanced palate. — 3 years ago

Bruce Leboff

9.3

Wow. A lovely wine. Lovely herbs - sage and a hint of green pepper. Well balanced with refined tannins. Super long finish. Well done 100% Merlot and organic #poggiofoco — 6 years ago

with David

Andrew Blazic

9.0

Had at Landini Brothers on 1/11/2026 for Mom’s b-day with the family. Very enjoyable, lighter, balanced Italian red. Paired well with everything and had good fruit and structure. — 4 months ago

Noel Geisen

9.2

San Polo Brunello di Montalcino 2010 Riserva top bij konijn en pompoens- sinasappelpuree — 2 years ago

Sharon B

9.5

A friend of mine went to Italy and France and shipped back some wine. This was one of them. It was a delicious refreshing white that paired nicely with a caprese dip before dinner. It also paired well with a beautiful view of the Gulf! — 3 years ago

with Denise

J S

9.5

The Brew Shop. Give it time to open up. — 6 years ago

Andrey V Tyutin

9.0

Fiils like nice, but already started to regress. Pity. Wulould like to try younger vintage — 8 months ago

Tristan

9.8

Really tasty fruit juice — 8 months ago

Jay Kline

9.1

Another vintage, another lovely Chianti Classico Riserva from Castello di Monsanto which continues to be a benchmark for wines from San Donato in Poggio. Popped and poured; enjoyed over two days and consistent over both. The 2019 Monsanto CCR pours a deep ruby color with a translucent core. Medium+ viscosity with no staining of the tears and no signs of sediment. On the nose, baked mixed berries, dried green herbs, red carnations, dried gravely earth. On the palate, the wine is dry. Medium+ tannin and Medium+ acid. Confirming the notes on the nose. The finish is medium+. A lovely pairing with almost any red sauce dish. Drinking well now and I expect it will continue to do so through 2034. — 3 years ago