Poggio Alto
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2026
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Rich pasta dishes with meat ragù, grilled red meats, and medium-aged cheeses such as Pecorino Toscano.
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the sun-drenched hills of Tuscany, Piccini's Poggio Alto is a tribute to the region's rich winemaking heritage, crafted by a family whose legacy began in 1882. This red blend, dominated by the noble Sangiovese grape, is crafted using the historic 'Governo all'Uso Toscano' method. This ancient technique, dating back to the 14th century, involves adding a selection of semi-dried grapes to the freshly fermented wine, initiating a gentle second fermentation. This process imparts a luscious texture, vibrant fruitiness, and a velvety finish to the wine, beautifully capturing the warmth and rustic charm of the Tuscan countryside.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1882 by Angiolo Piccini with seven initial hectares in Tuscany, Piccini 1882 has evolved across five generations into one of Italy's most influential, multi-regional wine houses. Now directed by Mario Piccini alongside his family, the group commands extensive vineyard holdings across Tuscany, anchored by estates in Castellina in Chianti, Castelnuovo Berardenga (Fattoria di Valiano), Montalcino, and the Maremma. Viticulture prioritizes sustainable and organically certified management across estate parcels, situated on complex galestro, alberese, and clay-limestone soils blessed with sun-drenched diurnal shifts. In the cellar, Piccini balances contemporary precision with deep Tuscan tradition, utilizing both stainless steel and refined oak casks to accentuate Sangiovese's vibrant red cherry fruit, savory herbs, and supple tannins. Benchmark labels include the iconic Collezione Oro Chianti Riserva, Sasso al Poggio, Mario Primo, and the appassimento-style Solco, highlighting approachable, fruit-driven elegance and regional authenticity.