San Giorgio a Lapi Fiore di Maggio Toscana Sangiovese 2022
Medium-bodied dry red wine crafted with a focus on vibrant fruit character, bright acidity, and typical Tuscan varietal typicity. · San Giorgio a Lapi (Società Agricola F.lli Simoni S.S.), located in Siena, Italy. It is a family-owned estate known for producing expressive, terroir-driven Tuscan wines within the Chianti and broader IGT Toscana categories, combining traditional viticulture with careful modern winemaking.
Vintage: 2022, a warm and dry growing season across much of central Italy, leading to early ripening, concentrated fruit flavors, and approachable tannins while maintaining adequate freshness.
Type
Medium-bodied dry red wine crafted with a focus on vibrant fruit character, bright acidity, and typical Tuscan varietal typicity.
Producer
San Giorgio a Lapi (Società Agricola F.lli Simoni S.S.), located in Siena, Italy. It is a family-owned estate known for producing expressive, terroir-driven Tuscan wines within the Chianti and broader IGT Toscana categories, combining traditional viticulture with careful modern winemaking.
Country
Italy, an Old World wine powerhouse with thousands of years of winemaking tradition, rigorous quality-control systems (DOCG, DOC, IGT), and immense regional and native varietal diversity that heavily influences global wine culture.
Vintage
2022, a warm and dry growing season across much of central Italy, leading to early ripening, concentrated fruit flavors, and approachable tannins while maintaining adequate freshness.
Region & Appellation
Toscana IGT, Tuscany, Italy. The Indicazione Geografica Tipica (IGT) classification for Tuscany allows producers greater flexibility in grape selection and blending compared to strict DOCG rules, resulting in innovative and accessible regional expressions.
Grape Varieties
100% Sangiovese, Italy's flagship red grape known for its high acidity, savory cherry fruit, earthy undertones, and structured, food-friendly tannins.
Color & Appearance
Brilliant ruby red with bright garnet highlights at the rim, medium intensity, and moderate viscosity with slow-moving legs indicating a balanced, medium-plus body.
Aroma Profile
A fragrant nose featuring primary notes of ripe red cherry, wild raspberry, and violet petals, complemented by secondary hints of fresh herbs, subtle spice, and a touch of stony minerality.
Tasting Notes
An energetic entry on the palate with crisp acidity driving a core of red berry and sour cherry fruit. The mid-palate reveals hints of Mediterranean scrub and subtle earthy undertones, leading into a clean, refreshing, and moderately structured finish.
Flavor Profile
Dominated by fresh red plum, tart red cherry, and cranberry, layered with nuances of dried herbs, subtle damp earth, and a faint hint of sweet tobacco from gentle aging.
Body & Texture
Medium-bodied with a supple, smooth texture on the attack that transitions into a fine-grained, pleasant structural grip from the youthful Sangiovese tannins.
Acidity & Tannins
High, mouth-watering acidity characteristic of Sangiovese, balanced by medium, fine-grained tannins that provide a refreshing and linear structure without feeling heavy.
Sweetness Level
Bone dry, with zero residual sugar, balanced harmoniously by the wine's vibrant natural acidity and ripe fruit profile.
Alcohol Content
13.0% ABV, which provides a light warmth while keeping the wine balanced, elegant, and exceptionally food-friendly.
Aging & Oak
Primarily aged in stainless steel tanks and neutral large oak casks to preserve the pure, fruit-forward varietal characteristics of Sangiovese without heavy oak masking.
Food Pairings
Ideal for a springtime dinner featuring grilled lamb chops, classic margherita pizza, roasted tomato and basil pasta, or traditional charcuterie and pecorino cheese.
Serving Suggestions
Serve slightly chilled at 16-18°C in a standard universal red wine glass or a medium Bordeaux glass. No decanting is strictly required, though 20 minutes of breathing opens up the aromatics nicely.
Price Range
Estimated retail price around 15 to 25 USD, offering excellent everyday value for authentic Tuscan Sangiovese.
Quality Assessment
Estimated score around 88-90 points. A solid premium everyday wine that represents reliable regional character and great versatility at the dinner table.
Production Methods
Hand-harvested at optimal maturity, destemmed and fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats with traditional pump-overs, followed by malolactic fermentation and short aging before bottling.
Terroir
Clay and limestone-rich soils (galestro and alberese) around Siena, benefiting from warm Mediterranean days and cool evening breezes that preserve acidity and phenolic ripeness in the grapes.
History & Heritage
Crafted by the Simoni family at San Giorgio a Lapi, carrying forward generations of Tuscan winemaking heritage with a dedication to showcasing the authentic expression of local soils.
Interesting Facts
The artistic label featuring a botanical motif adds a contemporary, vibrant touch to a traditional Tuscan winemaking house, bridging classic heritage with modern visual appeal.
Cellaring Potential
Best enjoyed within 2 to 4 years of the vintage (2022-2026) while the primary red fruit and vibrant acidity are at their freshest.
Similar Wines
Chianti Classico DOCG from producers like Castello di Volpaia or Felsina, Rosso di Montalcino, and other approachable 100% Sangiovese IGT Toscana bottlings.