2021 Tenute Piccini Sasso Al Poggio Toscana 750 ml

Tenuta Piccini is “one of the most distinctive, dynamic and innovative Italian wineries” today, according to Wine Enthusiast—and their Sasso Al Poggio is the definition of a Super Tuscan stunner. 

The last vintage of this organically grown, lush blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet, and Merlot was a HUGE hit, earning a 4.2-star rating with our members. “An exemplary super Tuscan blend...Full body but a most pleasing taste. I wish there was more, a case would complement my wine cellar,” wrote one member. Another chimed in, “First class. Very lush.”

After over 140 years, it would be easy for a winery as successful as Tenute Piccini to rest on their laurels.

But the commitment to quality that allowed them to rise to prominence in Tuscany’s competitive winescape guides them as much as ever. That’s why Wine Enthusiast declared them “one of the most dynamic and innovative wineries in Italy” just a few years ago.

Piccini farms all of their vineyards organically, avoiding chemical intervention and building vine health with a variety of techniques that are so old they qualify as cutting-edge. It starts with a robust cover-crop program. They also use beneficial insects to combat pests, rather than artificial solutions. It’s a more labor-intensive way to farm, and it pays off big time in the wine.

The 2021 vintage provided fantastic raw materials. Following a mild winter, spring brought adequate rainfall to replenish soil moisture, while summer featured warm days and cool nights—ideal conditions for even ripening. Critical praise has been widespread for good reason: It’s an exceptional year and one where everything drinks a step or two above normal.