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. — 2 months ago

Roland Fleck

9.0

Haven’t tried the other years. But this is award winning for a reason. Needs a little time to breathe, great for a warm summers evening — 5 years ago

Chris L

9.1

Dry, fruity, very pleasant! — 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. — 6 years ago

Martin Ong

8.9

Sweet smooth — 8 years ago

Paco Suro

9.1

This was really interesting. Floral. On skins for a year is what I think I heard. But light in color. — 8 years ago

Albert Phelps

9.0

Beautiful Cabernet. Very smooth fruit flavors. — 4 months ago

V

8.9

2021 drinking in July 2023. Excellent with a steak on a hot summer night. — 3 years ago

Isis Hockenos

10

September 2021, Bar Brutal, Barcelona, Spain (w/ Stan) — 5 years ago

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Jon Rapp

9.2

Really nice with a meaty dinner. 2015 vintage. Highly recommend — 6 years ago

Francisco Perez

8.9

Really good and interesting Tempranillo from Lubbock. Bourbon barrel aging adds a touch is sweetness. Well balanced, full bodied and Tempranillo grape comes through. No wonder Texas is know for their Tempranillo. Good buy and fun in Gruene, Texas. — 6 years ago

Francisco Perez

8.9

Another good Texas wine from Liano Estacado. Complex and robust with blackberry and cherry tones. Good with roasted pork with black beans and rice. Great for Christmas Eve dinner. — 8 years ago

Andrew Roberts

9.8

Strong floral smell with the primary floral scent being geraniums, there are also good notes of honey and apples. The main flavors are honey and apples. The overall flavor is not overly sweet with a complex aroma and and taste. — 8 years ago

John Howard

Harvest production at Hirsch and Cobb Wineries

9.1

As good as any Spanish one. Saline even. — 2 years ago

tim heyman

9.1

very good wine. Grape is called Pedro Ximenez but tastes like very good chardonnay — 2 years ago

Ryan Chandlee

9.3

Very sweet and berry. Good dessert wine — 5 years ago

Jorge Pazos

9.0

Celler de Can Roca — 5 years ago

with Jordi

Dani Ruiz Sanchez

9.3

Rubio brillante. Afrutado. Nada seco. Suave. Excelente. — 6 years ago

Francisco Perez

9.0

Winner of the Houston Rodeo best Texas wine. Great blend. Balanced nicely structured. Cherry prominent. Lasts in palate. Good with New Braunfels Smoke House ham. — 8 years ago

Trish Shuman

9.8

Great wine from Lubbock. Thanks Llano — 8 years ago