Sangiovese party

Set the table, gather your friends and let Tuscany’s signature grape do the talking. Sangiovese has many personalities, and these three bottles give each one a seat at the party. Podere Le Ripi’s Sogni e Follia is a Rosso di Montalcino given an unusually long rest in the cellar, bringing depth, ripe fruit and gentle spice. Poggiarellino’s Rosso di Montalcino 2023 shares its vineyard origins with the estate’s Brunello, offering another way into this celebrated corner of Tuscany. Heading north, Selvapiana’s Vigneto Erchi 2019 takes us to Chianti Rufina, where the nearby Apennines help Sangiovese ripen slowly and retain its freshness. One grape, three interpretations, and every reason to linger over dinner.

• Sogni e Follia, Podere le Ripi
• Rosso di Montalcino 2023, Poggiarellino
• Chianti Rufina Vigneto Erchi 2019, Fattoria Selvapiana