COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
100% Sangiovese
PRODUCER
Poggio Anima
REGION
Tuscany
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - Low
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Poggio Anima 'Belial' Sangiovese is a 2022 red wine from the Toscana IGT in Italy, produced by Poggio Anima. The grapes are 100% Sangiovese, sourced from a single vineyard in the Valdichiana area between Siena and Arezzo. Poggio Anima, a venture by Riccardo Campinoti and Ronnie Sanders, focuses on expressing the unique terroir and varietal character of single vineyards. The 'Belial' name, referencing a fallen angel, aligns with the producer's concept exploring the duality of good and evil, and the 'lawless' nature of IGT wines that often deviate from strict DOC regulations. The wine is crafted to capture the authentic 'soul' of its origin.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
14-16°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The wine's name 'Belial' is derived from Hebrew, meaning 'without yoke,' referencing the freedom of IGT wines.
Fact 02
Red wines from Poggio Anima are named after fallen angels, contrasting with their white wines named after archangels.
Fact 03
The producer's philosophy is to express the 'soul' of the vineyard site.
Fact 04
The vineyard soil is primarily clay.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The 2022 Poggio Anima 'Belial' Sangiovese is produced using 100% Sangiovese grapes from a single vineyard. The grapes are hand-harvested and undergo fermentation with native yeasts using 100% whole berries in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. Skin contact is maintained for 7-10 days to achieve color extraction without excessive tannin. Both alcoholic and malolactic fermentations occur in stainless steel. The wine is then aged for 12-18 months in stainless steel tanks, emphasizing minimal oak influence. It is filtered but unfined.
