At a glance

Producer

Panizzi

Region

San Gimignano, Tuscany, Italy

Grape variety

Sangiovese (primary), with minor local red varieties

Wine type

Red

Body

Medium-bodied and Earthy

Sweetness

Dry

Typical price

$25-$35 USD

Tasting profile

Bright red cherry, bramble, subtle earth, violet, hints of spice and slight oak nuance

Evolution: Red fruits soften toward dried cherry and fig, earthy and forest floor notes increase, tannins and acidity integrate

At peak: Most expressive harmony of fresh fruit, secondary earthiness, and fine structure from 2024-2027

Structure

Acidity

Medium-high, balancing the fruit

Tannins

Medium, well-managed, slightly chewy but becoming silkier with age

Alcohol

13.5% (typical for region and style)

Aging potential

Good for an appellation red; best enjoyed in first 8-10 years

Drinking window

Peak drinking

2024 to 2027

Optimal window

2023 to 2028

Current status

Entering prime drinking window

Current condition

Youthful but developing increased integration; tannins softened, acidity bright

2019 was a balanced vintage in Tuscany, giving wines with structured fruit and freshness. Panizzi's Folgóre is crafted for early to mid-term enjoyment, peaking with developed bouquet and harmony rather than long-term tertiary evolution.

Food pairing

Ideal with Tuscan classics: wild boar ragù, grilled lamb, herbed pork, aged Pecorino, or rustic pasta dishes with tomato and olives.

Serving

Serving temperature

16-18°C / 61-64°F

Decant

Yes (30-45 minutes) — Opens up youthful bouquet and integrates tannins.

Sustainability

Sustainability score: 8/10

Organic viticulture (no synthetic herbicides/pesticides), focus on biodiversity, manual harvest, gravity-flow winemaking, renewable energy usage at facility, light glass bottles, natural cork closures

Panizzi is a leader in sustainable and organic viticulture in San Gimignano. Certified organic since 2009, Panizzi avoids synthetic chemicals, prioritizes biodiversity, and employs water- and energy-saving practices. The use of lighter glass bottles reduces transport emissions. Their ongoing commitment to the local ecosystem is visible in thoughtfully managed vineyard parcels. While exportation to non-European markets does result in greater carbon emissions, the overall production and packaging footprint is significantly better than industry average. The estate does not use heavy advertising materials or plastic-intensive packaging, keeping their sustainability score high (8/10).