About Poggio alla Badiola
- Style
- Red
- Grape Varieties
- Sangiovese, Merlot
- Price Range
- $14-18
- approx. ¥3,000-4,000, reference conversion from US market avg.
Poggio alla Badiola is Castello di Fonterutoli's approachable, entry-level Toscana IGT red. Crafted primarily from Sangiovese with a portion of Merlot, it is aged in American oak barrels, which lends soft vanilla notes and rounds out Sangiovese's natural acidity. The result is a fruit-forward, medium-bodied wine with silky tannins designed for immediate enjoyment.
This is the most honest everyday wine in the Fonterutoli range — proof that a legendary estate can still make a joyful, unpretentious bottle.
New to wine?
A gentle, fruit-forward gateway into Tuscan reds — approachable without the complexity of higher-end Chianti Classico.
Food Pairings
Pairs excellently with grilled meats, pasta with tomato-based sauces, aged cheeses, and savory appetizers.
When to drink it
Casual weeknight dinners, barbecues, and informal gatherings with friends.
Terroir & Winemaking
A blend of Sangiovese and Merlot fermented in stainless steel tanks to preserve primary fruit aromas, then aged in American oak barrels to add texture and soft vanilla/spice notes. Named for the vineyards surrounding the Romanesque parish of Badiòla in Radda in Chianti.
About the producer
Castello di FonterutoliA historic icon of Chianti Classico with 600 years of legacy.Visit the producer page →More wines from Castello di Fonterutoli
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What does Poggio alla Badiola taste like?
- Ripe red cherries and plums with subtle vanilla and spice notes from American oak aging.
- What food pairs well with it?
- Tomato-based pasta, grilled meats, and soy-glazed Japanese dishes like yakitori.
- How long can it age?
- It is best enjoyed young, within 3 to 5 years of the vintage, to appreciate its vibrant fruit.
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