Poggio al Sole
Barberino Tavarnelle
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![Poggio al Sole Chianti Classico DOCG]()
Poggio al Sole Chianti Classico DOCG
This Chianti Classico smells of cherries and dark berries accompanied by spicy notes. It shows an elegant structure of acidity and tannins with a lot of drinking pleasure!
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![Poggio al Sole Casasilia Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG]()
Poggio al Sole Casasilia Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG
Casasilia stands for an elegant, powerful, spicy Chianti Classico Gran Selezione, with a beautiful acid-tannin structure and a long finish. Very typical, very classic, simply great!
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![Poggio al Sole Ponente Toscana Rosso IGT]()
Poggio al Sole Ponente Toscana Rosso IGT
Dense and complex, with intense fruit aromas reminiscent of cassis and plums, plus balsamic notes that reflect the Chianti terroir. On the palate, it shows supple, present tannins. Powerful with a long finish.
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![Poggio al Sole Syrah Toscana Rosso IGT]()
Poggio al Sole Syrah Toscana Rosso IGT
Elegant, fine, beautifully structured, dark fruit and spicy, delicately fragrant aromas. Fine acidity. Simply stunning!
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![Poggio al Sole Trittico Toscana Rosso IGT]()
Poggio al Sole Trittico Toscana Rosso IGT
This youthful cuvée of Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon presents itself with a solid structure, juicy and soft tannins and an elegant finish. Ecco: Il Trittico!
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![Poggio al Sole Primavera Rosato Toscana IGT]()
Poggio al Sole Primavera Rosato Toscana IGT
Fresh, lively, fragrant and full of joy - that's Primavera, spring in a glass!
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![Poggio al Sole Chiara Bianco Toscana IGT]()
Poggio al Sole Chiara Bianco Toscana IGT
This Chardonnay from the Chianti Classico is very fragrant on the nose with an elegant freshness, underpinned by a delicate mellowness.
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![Poggio al Sole Sangiovese Bianco Toscana IGT]()
Poggio al Sole Sangiovese Bianco Toscana IGT
This white Sangiovese impresses with its clear, bright lightness and delicate aromas of pears, peaches and meadow flowers. Its lively acidity makes it ideal as an aperitif or as an accompaniment to light summer dishes - the perfect summer wine.
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![Poggio al Sole Olio Extra Vergine di Oliva]()
Poggio al Sole Olio Extra Vergine di Oliva
This olive oil has a slightly sweet, grassy aroma and hints of artichoke. The taste is mildly sweet, followed by a slight bitterness. Notes of green almond and a subtle spiciness round off the profile.
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![Poggio al Sole Condimento Balsamico]()
Poggio al Sole Condimento Balsamico
A wonderfully sweet and sour balsamic vinegar, perfect for mature cheese, salads, vegetables and fruit. If required, mix with apple or white wine vinegar for more acidity. Naturally 100% organic from Poggio al Sole.
Poggio al Sole
"Poggio al Sole" translates as "hill in the sun". And this brings us directly to the winery that adorns itself with this resounding name: Poggio al Sole, which is owned by the Swiss Davaz family, is located at the highest point of a sun-drenched hill in the middle of the unique Chianti Classico landscape. Or to be more precise: the estate extends between the villages of Tavarnelle Val di Pesa and Greve in Chianti over a total area of 70 hectares. Today, the vineyards of Poggio al Sole extend over 24 hectares of gently undulating vineyards facing south-east to south-west around the estate.
Winery with tradition
Johannes, who is both an agronomist and oenologist, comes from a well-known Swiss winegrowing family. Poggio al Sole also looks back on a long tradition: the archives of the nearby Badia a Passignano Abbey contain documents that prove that wine and olives were already being cultivated here in the 12th century. In 1990, Kathrin and Johannes bought the winery "following a spontaneous intuition" and have been continuously expanding it ever since. For some years now, they have been actively supported by their son Valentino and his wife Steffi, both in the winery and in the agriturismo.
Thinking laterally and ahead
An average of 100,000 bottles of wine are bottled each year at Poggio al Sole, which always strives to treat nature and its resources with care. This starts with the company's own electricity from a solar power system and extends to the sustainable cultivation of the vineyards. All wines have been certified organic since the 2016 vintage. The fact that Johannes is also a real lateral and forward thinker from time to time is also demonstrated by the fact that he uses his own pruning method: "Albarello modificato". While two or four shoots are usually left standing when pruning, Johannes is convinced that three is exactly the right number for the optimal development of vines and grapes.
Top modern
Sangiovese grapes grow on 14 of the 24 hectares of vineyards. But Canaiolo, Merlot, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay also grow excellently on the Galestro soil typical of Chianti Classico. Johannes has also invested a lot of work in the cellar: The "old" cellar was built in 1972. At that time, however, grapes from around 10 hectares of vines were processed here. With the expansion of the vineyards in 2004, the cellar was also enlarged. Today there is a fermentation cellar with steel tanks and a maturing cellar with barriques - all state-of-the-art. You are welcome to book a guided tour of the wine cellar and wine tasting at Poggio al Sole.
Chianti Classico Casasilia
Poggio al Sole offers eight different wines: five red wines, a rosato called Primavera, which is made from 100 percent Sangiovese, and two white wines - Chiara, a pure Chardonnay, and Sangiovese Bianco, a Blanc de Noir made from Sangiovese grapes. However, as you would expect, the main role is played by the Chianti Classico: 90 percent Sangiovese and 10 percent Canaiolo give this red wine its classic character. A particular highlight is the wine called Casasilia, a Chianti Classico Gran Selezione made from 100 percent Sangiovese, which is undoubtedly the top wine from Poggio al Sole. Interestingly, the name Casasilia is reminiscent of the time when the winery still belonged to the Badia a Passignano Abbey and bore the same name.
Resounding names, elegant wines
The Trittico, Poggio al Sole's 'house wine', combines the Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Sangiovese grape varieties - hence the 'Tri' in the name, which refers to the three grape varieties used. The Syrah IGT, on the other hand, consists, as the name suggests, of 100 percent Syrah grapes. The range is rounded off by the Ponente, which consists of equal parts Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Sangiovese that grow on the hill opposite. Poggio al Sole also produces high-quality olive oil - no wonder, given the 1,500 or so shimmering silver-grey olive trees that thrive here."
Dream vacation Tuscany
Vacations in Tuscany - a dream for many! However, it is a dream that can be perfectly realized thanks to the wineries and the associated agriturismi - i.e. the often not too numerous, but all the more beautiful accommodation directly at the winery. Poggio al Sole also has four spacious vacation apartments and a lovingly furnished double room where you can make your dream Tuscan vacation come true. From every single apartment and room, you can enjoy a view over the gently undulating vineyards, forests and valleys that will almost take your breath away.
Panorama Wine Bar
The Locanda di Poggio al Sole, which only opened a few years ago, offers a unique opportunity to enjoy the house wines in combination with carefully selected local specialties à la carte. From the spacious terrace, guests can enjoy a breathtaking panoramic view over the picturesque Chianti region and the historic Badia a Passignano monastery, which towers majestically in the distance. The Locanda is not only a place of culinary delights, but also a retreat for connoisseurs who want to linger in a relaxed and peaceful atmosphere. Whether an extended lunch, a small snack between meals or a glass of wine from Poggio al Sole - La Locanda offers the ideal setting for every taste and occasion.
