Poggio Anima Toscana Sangiovese Belial 2023 from Poggio Anima in Tuscany is a lively, medium‑bodied red that channels all the savoury charm of Sangiovese – bright, cherry‑driven and built for the table. It’s very much about purity and drinkability rather than heavy oak or extraction.

In the glass, Poggio Anima Belial Sangiovese 2023 typically shows red cherry, sour cherry and red plum, with dried herbs, leather, a hint of tomato leaf and a gentle earthy edge. The palate is fresh and mid‑weight, with juicy acidity, fine powdery tannins and a moreish, food‑friendly finish that keeps things energetic rather than heavy.

Food‑wise, it’s a classic match for tomato‑based pasta, pizza, grilled sausages, meatballs and simple bistecca, plus hard cheeses and rustic antipasto. It’s the kind of Tuscan red you chill very lightly in summer and pour generously with anything Italian on the table.