Sto Ippolito
⏳ wine.drinking_window
Typically best enjoyed 3 to 8 years from vintage release.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
roasted lamb, Florentine T-bone steak, aged Pecorino cheese
✨ wine.spec_sheet
Named after the historic parish church of Sant'Ippolito situated near the town of Vinci, Sto Ippolito is a prestige Toscana IGT red. The wine reflects the viticultural heritage of the Tuscan hills around Leonardo da Vinci's birthplace, where clay-limestone soils and warm Mediterranean breezes create ideal conditions for ripening red varieties. Crafted under the estate's scientific research protocol inspired by Leonardo's agricultural studies, the wine typically combines the traditional vibrant red-fruit backbone of Sangiovese with the rich blackberry, plum, and warm spice character of Syrah and Merlot. Maturation in oak barrels adds soft tannins and delicate nuances of vanilla and dark cocoa, offering an approachable yet structured expression of Tuscan terroir.
🍾 wine.about_producer
Villa Da Vinci is a prestigious Tuscan wine collection produced by Cantine Leonardo da Vinci in the historical heartland of Vinci, Tuscany, Italy. Guided by the winemaking research and observations of Leonardo da Vinci, the estate applies the 'Metodo Leonardo', a modern viticultural and enological protocol designed to maximize grape quality and terroir expression. The vineyards surround the rolling hills of Vinci, benefiting from favorable microclimates and ideal soil compositions for classic Tuscan red varieties like Sangiovese alongside Syrah and Merlot. Villa Da Vinci is celebrated for producing opulent, well-structured Tuscan reds, exemplified by signature labels such as Sto Ippolito, a refined blend of Syrah, Merlot, and Sangiovese aged in oak barrels.