Chiara Condello Sangiovese Predappio Romagna 2021

Chiara Condello Sangiovese Predappio Romagna 2021Chiara Condello is a young winemaker located in Predappio, a town in the southeast corner of Emilia Romagna. Predappio is specifically in the Romagna region which, until the unification of Italy in the mid 19th century, was completely distinct in history, culture and dialect from Emilia. Chiaras estate totals seven hectares of which about five hectares are dedicated to Sangiovese and the rest are split between woods and olive trees. Chiaras family

Yet where many versions of this grape get overly extracted and are fatiguing

haunting finish and a quiet

this is as serious as Sauvignon Blanc comes

Garnacha Tintorera) and 40% white grapes (Godello

A lighter to medium bodied red with lots of local character and elegance

Fermented and aged in steel tank with a year agin on fine lees

fresher examples of the region

Nine months on the lees give it a little body with notes of pear skin and saline

Purchased on released and stored in a temperature and humidity controlled cellar by a long-time collector

and iced tea

bruised apple

with orange blossom