2021 Chiara Condello, Le Lucciole Predappio Riserva Sangiovese, Romagna

The 2021 Chiara Condello - Le Lucciole Predappio Riserva is a profound expression of 100% Sangiovese, classified as Romagna Sangiovese Predappio DOC Riserva, from the historically significant Predappio sub-zone.  Situated in the Apennine foothills, the specific Le Lucciole vineyard features unique calcareous-clay and ancient Pliocene "Spungone" sandstone soils, crucial to the wine's distinctive profile.Producer Chiara Condello champions organic viticulture and minimal intervention, with the warmer 2021 vintage yielding a wine of exceptional balance, harmonizing Sangiovese's ripeness with the region's inherent freshness.  Aged in large Slavonian oak casks, this Riserva goes beyond appellation requirements, serving as a benchmark for authentic Sangiovese and revitalizing Predappio's winemaking heritage through Condello's precise craft.