Giovanni and Kathrin Davaz are the proprietors of Poggio al Sole. This picturesque estate lies in the commune of Tavernelle Val di Pesa, on a dozen hillside hectares in the heart of the Chianti Classico region. They are farmers first; their pristine vineyards contain Sangiovese, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot vines, ranging in age from 5 to 50 years. Natural farming and low yields create wines with incredible power, intense extraction of fruit, and formidable, yet well-integrated tannins. What is most fascinating about the wines of Poggio al Sole is that despite the concentration and power, they are still wonderfully complex and delicate. As is the case with all great wines, the wines of Poggio al Sole are made in the vineyard, not the cellar.

It takes just one glance at the fine, light pink color, only one whiff of the elegant, floral nose of Poggio al Sole’s incredible rosé, Primavera, to know winemaker, Giovanni Davaz, has enjoyed a few bottles of Provençal rosé in his day. However he is still loyal to Tuscany, crafting this wine from 100% Sangiovese. His rosato is aromatically dynamic, with notes of wild strawberry and tangerines combined with a wonderful freshness and elegance. Enjoy this wine with a wide variety of dishes like Tuscan seafood stew or baked chicken and beans.