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. — 13 days ago

Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.1

Man the Appasiemento is really showing in this wine. Yowza. Tar, roses, raisins. Smells almost like Lessona Sforzato. Really weird. Some nice older library books, old wood and sultana. What a crazy nose. I like it. Palate is much more classic than the nose suggests. Big, ripe but also classy and elegant with dark cherry fruit and wood shop shavings. Luscious and juicy but my only issue is it’s drying and the tannins outpace the fruit. Drink now versus aging it longer. — 4 years ago

Sam Shaffer

9.5

I mean this wine is so money. Smooth, fruity, Italian rusticity in the best way. Unbelievable — a month ago

Ceccherini Cristiano

9.1

Fantastic price for this delicious little wine.
A lot more in the glass that you would expect.
Almondy, oily and very long — 2 years ago

Jamie Lauder

9.2

2016 vintage.
80% Sangiovese, 13 % Merlot and 7% Malvasia Nera.
Dark, shiny red ruby in colour.
Red/black berries, cinnamon and pomegranate on the nose.
Bright acidity and the tannins are softening.
Dark cherries, leather, black flowers, walnuts and a light, herbal earthiness.
— 3 years ago

Evelyn Fleisher

9.3

Fantastic wine, had at L’angolo divino in Rome — 4 years ago

Ed Tracy

8.9

Uncomplicated and good — a year ago

with Rebecca

Diego Jimenez

9.4

Best wine in a while. Highly recommended. — 3 years ago

J. Kim

8.9

This has a polished surface feel that is modern, even though it is also quite authentic and traditional in its aromatic profile. — 3 years ago

Todd Stone

8.9

Medium garnet with a clear edge. A strong nose of black cherry and maybe some leather. Medium plus body in the mouth with flavors of black cherry backed by red plum. Fairly smooth, slightly dry, low to medium tannins, very even acidity. Nice- — 4 years ago

with Peggy