Poggio al Sole - Sangiovese Bianco 2025

After nearly two decades of working at his family’s Swiss winery, husband and wife Johannes (Giovanni) and Kathrin Davaz founded Poggio al Sole, a picturesque estate nestled in the commune of Tavernelle Val di Pesa, on a dozen hillside hectares in the heart of the Chianti Classico region in 1990. As is the case with all great wines, the wines of Poggio al Sole are made in the vineyard, not the cellar.

The Davazes are farmers first, pioneering sustainable agriculture and later, organic winemaking in the region. In 2019, the couple were joined by their second son Valentino and his wife Stephanie, a union of the two generations that are shaping the future of the estate. Poggio al Sole’s pristine vineyards — spread across almost 24 hectares — are planted to Sangiovese, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Canaiolo and Chardonnay, ranging in age from 10 to 50 years. Natural farming and low yields create wines with incredible power, intense extraction of fruit and formidable, yet well-integrated tannins. What is most fascinating about the wines of Poggio al Sole is that despite the concentration and power, they are still wonderfully complex and delicate.

Poggio al Sole's Sangiovese Bianco is made from 100% Sangiovese pressed immediately after harvest and fermented in stainless steel tanks with no malolactic conversion. It is aged on the lees until the end of January, then bottled in February. Ultra-pale straw in color with water-white highlights, this Sangiovese Bianco possesses a delicate bouquet of white and yellow orchard fruits, light citrus and floral notes. The palate is crisp and clean displaying mouthwatering flavors of Golden Delicious apple, poached pear and fresh peach infused with a subtle minerality. The finish is dry and fruity, laced with a beautiful citrus-laden acidity. An excellent pairing for seafood... anything from the raw bar, sushi or fried options like calamari and fish and chips would be great, though also and excellent accompaniment to most vegetarian dishes.