The 2022 Rosso di Montepulciano from Poliziano is fresh, juicy, and easygoing, with bright cherry, strawberry, and herbal notes. Made from mostly Sangiovese with a touch of Merlot, it’s vibrant and a bit rustic, with firm tannins and a clean, crunchy finish. Organically grown and built for everyday enjoyment—delicious now, no need to wait.

James Suckling | JS 91
Published: Aug 7, 2023

Youthful, brambly nose with lots of cherries, strawberries, dried herbs and potpourri. Crunchy and laid-back on the palate with a pristine, firm finish. Fresh and more reductively made than most looking to emulate the “Bojo” style. From organically grown grapes. Drink now.

Wine Spectator | WS 88
Published: Nov 30, 2023

This red evokes bright cherry, blackberry, iron and leafy underbrush flavors. Fresh, firming up on the moderately long finish. Sangiovese and Merlot. Drink now. 20,833 cases made, 280 cases imported.

Carlettipoliziano.com

Rosso di Montepulciano achieved the DOC classification in 1989. It can be produced by simply downgrading grapes that are classified as Vino Nobile.In our Winery however, we decided not to compromise. We selected a number of vineyards with particular characteristics in order to obtain a wine that is young, fruity, full-bodied but not hard; a selection that has allowed us to classify our Rosso di Montepulciano as the "Second Wine" of the Poliziano Winery.

Technical Specs

Alcohol: Approximately 13.5% ABV
Closure: Natural cork
Harvest: 2022
Oak: Partial ageing in oak barrels; exact duration and proportion not confirmed
Varietals: Predominantly Sangiovese (Prugnolo Gentile), with small proportions of other permitted red grape varieties
Farming: Traditional viticulture
Vineyard Area: Montepulciano, Tuscany, Italy
Vinification: Grapes are fermented under temperature-controlled conditions to preserve fresh fruit character and varietal expression, followed by maturation before bottling
Winemaker: Azienda Agricola Poliziano
Region: Rosso di Montepulciano DOC, Tuscany, Italy

Serving Temperature: 16–18°C
Decanting: 30 minutes
Food Pairing: Pasta with tomato-based sauces, grilled sausages, roast pork, pizza, and medium-aged cheeses.