# Poggio Anima 'Belial' Sangiovese (2022)

- **Producer:** Poggio Anima
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** 100% Sangiovese
- **Region:** Tuscany, Italy
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 13.0%
- **Contains sulphites:** Yes
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 14–16 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** red cherry, raspberry, mint, iris, rosemary, lavender, white pepper, clove, sweet pipe tobacco, flinty red berries, damp earth, liquorice

## 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.

## Interesting facts

- The wine's name 'Belial' is derived from Hebrew, meaning 'without yoke,' referencing the freedom of IGT wines.
- Red wines from Poggio Anima are named after fallen angels, contrasting with their white wines named after archangels.
- The producer's philosophy is to express the 'soul' of the vineyard site.
- The vineyard soil is primarily clay.

## Food pairing

The wine's medium acidity and pliant tannins make it versatile. Its bright red fruit and herbal notes complement tomato-based dishes, grilled meats, and savory cheeses. The acidity cuts through richness, while the fruit notes harmonize with savory flavors.

## 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.