Poggio Landi Rosso di Montalcino

Winemaker Poggio Landi on the winery

“We are Poggio Landi, a wine estate in Montalcino, in southern Tuscany. Here, Sangiovese takes centre stage; in this region, the grape is also known as Brunello. Our vineyards lie at different elevations, where sunshine, temperature variations and soil all shape the character of the grapes. We aim to make wines that express the identity of Montalcino, combining ripe fruit, structure and elegance. Alongside our Brunello, we produce Rosso di Montalcino, offering a younger and more immediate expression of the same grape and region. It reveals a more approachable side of this distinctive wine-growing area while remaining true to its origins.”

And on Montalcino, Italy

“Our Rosso di Montalcino comes from the defined wine-growing area around Montalcino and is made from 100% Sangiovese. You can think of it as Brunello’s younger sibling: not simply a second wine, but a separate appellation with its own style. The difference lies mainly in grape selection, ageing and release timing. Brunello must mature in oak for at least two years and is released later, while our Rosso is aged for a shorter period and is generally approachable sooner. It offers juicy red fruit, fresh acidity and refined tannins. The wine captures the distinctive character of Montalcino in a lively style that can be enjoyed while young.”