Introduction:
The 2022 Chiara Condello Romagna Sangiovese Predappio is a focused, elegant sangiovese that highlights the finesse and minerality of Predappio’s unique terroir. It is a precise and soulful wine with depth, purity, and vibrancy.

The Predappio is crafted from 100% sangiovese from three vineyard parcels between 150m and 350m above sea level, with a north/northeast exposure.  One is clay-limestone, one is red clay with high spungone content, and the last is clay-limestone with veins of spungone. Vines are approximately 40 years old. The grapes were destemmed but not crushed, leaving whole berries intact. Fermentation was spontaneous in small stainless steel, temperature-controlled tanks, and open-top tronconic wood vats and tonneaux. Macerations lasted 15-25 days. Aging was for one year in seasoned 3500L Slavonian oak botti. (importer notes)

Appearance:
Bright ruby with a translucent edge and vibrant clarity.

Nose:
Aromas of ripe cherries, red currants, and cranberries layered with violets, dried herbs, tobacco, and a touch of crushed stone.

Palate:
Medium-bodied, with lifted acidity and refined tannins. Flavors of red berries, wild herbs, and savory spice are carried by chalky minerality and a beautifully linear structure. Balanced, fresh, and expressive.

Finish:
Long and refined—fruit and earth taper into a dry, mineral finish with echoes of spice and florals.

Overall Impression:
A pure and honest expression of Romagna sangiovese—youthful but deeply elegant. Excellent with roasted poultry, mushroom pasta, pork loin, or local Romagnolo dishes. Enjoy now through 2027.

Press:
95 points, Wine Enthusiast:
"Savory and earthy aromas, with dark spices and a hint of pepper, immediately draw you into this intriguing wine. The palate is dark and brooding, with deep plum flavors layered with savory herbs, hints of dried hay, and crushed sea shells. DELICIOUS!!"

92 points, Vinous:
"The 2022 Sangiovese Romagna Predappio is darkly intense, with a youthfully brooding bouquet of crushed ashen stones and flowery underbrush complicating a mix of blackberries and rosemary. It's lifted and graceful in style, soft textured yet slender, with tart wild berry fruits and salty mineral tones guided by a core of brisk acidity. The 2022 leaves the palate drenched in primary concentration and a coating of fine tannins, austere yet still juicy."

Alcohol by Volume (ABV %): 13.5%
Farming Practices: Organic and biodynamic; low-intervention; hand-harvested
Producer Name: Chiara Condello
Old World / New World: Old World
Country of Origin: Italy
Region: Predappio, Emilia-Romagna
Grape Varietals: 100% Sangiovese
Vintage: 2022
Wine Style: Medium-bodied, vibrant sangiovese with red fruits, savory herbs, and mineral tension
Winemaking Techniques: Hand-harvested; whole berries fermented with native yeast in stainless steel and wooden vats; macerated 15–25 days; aged in large Slavonian oak botti; bottled unfined and unfiltered
Pack Size: 750 ml bottle
Container Style: Standard red wine bottle
Closure Style: Natural cork