2022 Fattoria Montellori Poggio Alla Luna Chianti

Here’s a Tuscan red that hums with rustic charm and precision: the 2022 Poggio Alla Luna from Fattoria Montellori. Grown on clay-rich soils near Cerreto Guidi, this blend (about 85 % Sangiovese, 10 % Merlot, 5 % Canaiolo) offers vivid red cherry, violet, and herbs-in-sunlight. It’s fermented in stainless steel and aged briefly to preserve fruit and freshness. Medium-bodied, lively and food-friendly—textured but never heavy. A smart everyday Chianti with character.

Nose: A swirl of wild cherry and ripe cranberry, topped with violet petals, faint forest-floor underbrush and a whisper of clay.

Palate: Crisp red fruit (morello cherry, raspberry) meets a subtle herbaceous note and firm but friendly tannins. Balanced acidity pushes it forward.

Finish: Clean, persistent and refreshing — lingering red berry, a touch of spice, and that clay-soil minerality echoing on the finish.

Pair this with classic Tuscan fare: pappardelle al cinghiale (wild-boar ragù), grilled pork with rosemary, or a platter of pecorino, salami and marinated olives. It’ll also shine with pizza topped with mushrooms and sausage, or a smoky grilled chicken with herbs.