2016 Poggio del Moro Rosso Toscana 750 ml

The room was full of collectors who thought nothing of uncorking a 1990 Ornellaia on a weeknight. Yet they were fully captivated by the  Poggio del Moro Rosso Toscana.  

Showing exquisite structure and charisma plus tons of complexity and power, it reminded us of bottles from Tuscan luminaries like Viticcio, Il Borro, and Romitorio—which usually start at $40 or $50 and ring up from there. That’s why we brought del Moro’s thrilling blend of Cabernet, Merlot, Syrah, and Sangiovese to US soil. 

With a 93-point plug from James Suckling, that first vintage sold out fast. Now, we’ve nabbed the 2016—which sports the same 93-point praise—at an even lower price. 

Lately, we’ve found ourselves drifting through memory palaces of our favorite trips. There’s one we keep revisiting: a magical tasting in Florence’s cobblestoned Centro Storico, where we discovered the immensely charming Poggio del Moro Rosso.

On a table lit by flickering flames, plated with rustic flatbreads, and lined with gleaming Zalto glasses were Super Tuscans that would have an auctioneer salivating: 1997 Solaia, 1990 Ornellaia, 2004 Masseto. But a paper-bagged curveball stood in the midst of that imposing lineup.

Even in that august company, the mystery bottle unified the room with its mass appeal and instant charisma. When it was uncovered, we were astounded to discover that it was the Poggio del Moro, which held its own with wines that went for ten times as much. Before the night was over, we’d already set the gears turning to snare us an allocation.

We look forward to reliving that night with our Florentine friends, and we hope this bottle will bring you some of that same magic we felt.