Tenuta Poggio Rosso
テヌータ・ポッジョ・ロッソ
Etruscan-inspired coastal wines from Populonia, Tuscany
Tenuta Poggio Rosso is a family-run boutique winery in the Populonia district of western Val di Cornia, on Tuscany's Tyrrhenian coast near the Gulf of Baratti. Acquired in 2002 by Ivano Monelli and now run with his son Diego, the roughly 20-hectare estate includes 6 hectares of vineyard and 2 hectares of olive groves. Cooling sea breezes and intense sunlight shape a distinctive coastal microclimate for Sangiovese, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Syrah, Vermentino and Viognier. Farming avoids chemical treatments in favor of beneficial insects and green manure, and the estate has invested in solar power and water-saving measures. Around 38,000 bottles are produced annually, each wine named after a deity or historical figure of the Etruscan Pantheon in homage to the nearby ancient Etruscan town of Populonia. The estate also produces olive oil and a Mediterranean-botanical gin, and operates Tuscany's first agricultural glamping accommodation amid its vines and olive groves.
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Who Is This For?
For travelers drawn to Tuscany's lesser-known coastal terroir, and wine lovers who value small-batch, sustainably farmed wines with a strong sense of Etruscan heritage.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Tenuta Poggio Rosso located in Chianti Classico?
- No. Despite sharing its name with a well-known Chianti Classico cru, this producer is located in the Val di Cornia area near Populonia on the Tuscan coast, a distinct wine region far from Chianti Classico.
- What grape varieties does Tenuta Poggio Rosso grow?
- The estate cultivates Sangiovese, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Syrah for red wines, alongside Vermentino and Viognier for whites.
- Who founded Tenuta Poggio Rosso?
- The estate was acquired in 2002 by Ivano Monelli, who restored the then-abandoned property. Today it is run by the Monelli family, including his son Diego.
- Does Tenuta Poggio Rosso practice sustainable farming?
- Yes. The estate avoids chemical treatments, relying instead on beneficial insects and green manure, and has invested in solar power and water-saving measures.
- Why are the wines named after Etruscan figures?
- The estate sits near the ancient Etruscan town of Populonia, and its wines are named after Etruscan deities and historical figures, a tribute Diego Monelli describes as an homage to Fufluns, the Etruscan god of wine.