2024 Piccolo Goccio Sangiovese

90 PTS

Sometimes, the most compelling wines come from the most humble philosophies. "Piccolo Goccio" translates to "Little Drop," a name that perfectly encapsulates the artisanal, boutique approach behind this wine. In a world where Sangiovese is often blended, heavily oaked, or polished to meet international tastes, this project is a refreshing return to the grape's unadulterated, rustic roots in central Italy.

This wine is a tribute to the rolling, sun-drenched hills of Tuscany, where Sangiovese has thrived for centuries. By sourcing fruit from small, dedicated plots and utilizing a gentle, low-intervention approach in the cellar (often leaning entirely on stainless steel or neutral vessels), the winemaking steps out of the way to let the raw terroir speak.

The result is a wine that captures the nervous, joyful energy of Sangiovese. It pours a brilliant, translucent ruby, offering immediate aromatics of crunchy red cherries, wild strawberry, and a savory hint of wild thyme. It is light on its feet, with that signature mouth-watering acidity and a dusty, earthy finish. It’s an honest, "glou-glou" style of Sangiovese that demands a spot on your picnic blanket alongside hard pecorino cheese and finocchiona salami.

— Orazio Campoli, May 2026
About the Producer

Piccolo Goccio, Italian for “little drop”, is a small, artisanal project whose name reflects both its intimate scale and its philosophy: great wine comes from attention and patience rather than volume.

Its Sangiovese is a return to the grape’s unadulterated, rustic roots in central Italy, at a time when Sangiovese is often blended, heavily oaked or polished for international tastes. The fruit comes from small, dedicated plots in the Tuscan hills, and the low-intervention winemaking, in stainless steel or neutral vessels, steps aside to let the terroir speak.

The result captures the joyful, nervous energy of the grape. Brilliant, translucent ruby, it offers crunchy red cherry, wild strawberry and a savory hint of wild thyme. Light on its feet, with mouthwatering acidity and a dusty, earthy finish, it is an honest, glou-glou Sangiovese for a picnic with hard pecorino and finocchiona.

Regional Guide

Toscana (IGT)

Grape Guide

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