Donald Williams

9.4

Excellent Rioja. — 24 days ago

with Bonnie

Nicholas Tonozzi

9.4

Really enjoyed this. Would buy again. Found it on sale for $30. — 5 months ago

Clay Bullwinkel

9.3

Tenerife, Canary Islands. Listan Bianco varietal. Out of this world good. — 8 months ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.2

Deep Ruby with an elegant bouquet of ripe berry fruits, pepper spice with earthy tones, 100% ,Tempranillo, aged for 24 months in American and French oak. On the palate flavors of plum and jammy cherry, tobacco, oak, pepper spice, lively acidity. Fine chewy tannins, medium+ finish ending with fruit, oak, spice and an earthy character. Nice! — 3 years ago

Dani Ruiz Sanchez

9.2

Rojo teja. A tabaco, frutos negros.
Espectacular. — 4 years ago

Karen

8.9

Nice fruity Spanish wine had at book club dinner hosted at my house in May, from Sarah. — 5 years ago

Geoff Batchelor

9.0

Very nice, decant, rebuy at right price. — 5 years ago

Freddy R. Troya

9.0

San Polo “Rubio” Toscana IGT 2023
Toscana IGT – Tuscany – Italy 🇮🇹

Overview
A modern Tuscan red blend crafted with certified organic grapes, primarily driven by Sangiovese and complemented by small percentages of international varieties, typically including Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon depending on the vintage. Produced by San Polo in the heart of Montalcino, this wine captures the approachable yet structured identity of contemporary Toscana IGT wines.

Aromas & Flavors
Ripe red cherry, wild berries, plum, and subtle violet notes layered with touches of spice, dried herbs, and soft earthy undertones. The international varieties add roundness and darker fruit nuances while Sangiovese maintains freshness and energy.

Mouthfeel
Medium-bodied with lively acidity, polished tannins, and a balanced texture. Fresh and approachable while still maintaining enough structure to feel distinctly Tuscan.

Food Pairings
Excellent with pizza, pasta with red sauce, grilled sausages, charcuterie boards, roasted chicken, or aged pecorino cheese.

Verdict
A very enjoyable and versatile Toscana IGT that showcases Sangiovese as the backbone while allowing international grapes to soften and broaden the profile. Authentic enough to reflect Tuscany, yet approachable enough for casual everyday drinking.

🍷 Did You Know?
The Toscana IGT classification was created partly to give producers more flexibility beyond strict DOC/DOCG regulations, allowing the use of international grapes like Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot alongside traditional Tuscan varieties, ultimately helping launch the famous “Super Tuscan” movement back in late 60’s and early 70’s. — 2 months ago

Hakan Nyberg

9.2

A tad too young still. But this li’l bugger has potential! — 7 months ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.1

Named after family’s original parcel, “Locartas” is a highly expressive ambassador for the Güímar valley’s distinctive volcanic sands. The blend comprises eight individual parcels throughout the valley, planted nearly entirely to Listán Blanco (with 2-3% Albillo Criollo). Vinified in stainless steel and aged for six months in 90% steel and 10% French oak. Medium lemon color, aromas of fruits and nutty notes. Flavors of ripe apple and apricot, medium+ finish ending with fruit and savory salinity character. — 2 years ago

Stuart Pollack

9.7

This Rioja blend needs to be open a long time before consuming. Once it settles down, it is a great wine. So complex and rich. Definite fruity Grenache notes mix with deep Tempranillo. A great wine. — 4 years ago

Chris Grimm

9.2

The flavor profile is kind of like Cab Franc, with notes of dehydrated strawberry (like Special K red berries), mushroom, and a kiss of oak. Medium bodied. Wonderful acid, and still had some tannins. — 5 years ago

Tina Penman

9.7

Buttery. Soft finish. No acidic-y — 5 years ago

Akshay Venkitasubramanian

9.0

Good structure - a solid medium body — a month ago

Siouxzen Kang

9.3

Great wine! — 5 months ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.1

2019 vintage. Decanted and tasted after one and two hours. Medium body. Pretty throughout with decently consistent push and focus. Another decade might bump this up to a 9.2 or 9.3. 1.9.26. — 6 months ago

romo

9.0

Without all the wood, I thought, for a minute, maybe I do like Tempranillo. — 9 months ago

Andre Johnson

9.5

Tremendous — 4 years ago

Isis Hockenos

10

September 2021, Bar Brutal, Barcelona, Spain (w/ Stan) — 5 years ago

with A

Jorge Pazos

9.0

Celler de Can Roca — 5 years ago

with Jordi