Chiara Condello Sangiovese Predappio 2022 750ml

The organic Chiara Condello 2022 Romagna Sangiovese Predappio is a laser-focused and beautifully sharp expression of one of Italy’s noblest grapes. We are familiar with Sangiovese wines from Tuscany, but Emilia-Romagna offers worthy alternatives, such as this delightful bottle. The style is punchy and primary with candied cherry, pop rock and a distant hint of white pepper. The wine’s medium- to full-bodied texture is layered with fresh acidity and chalky tannins. Production is 32,000 bottles for this great value entry-level wine.

• Country: Italy
• Region: Emilia-Romagna
• Size: 750ml
• Color: Red

Varietal

Sangiovese

The name of this grape, meaning ‘blood of Jove’ conjures up evocative images of long dead civilizations, and gives the Sangiovese varietal a sense of the holy, the sacred, the special. Indeed, this particular type of Italian grape has been cultivated and processed for thousands of years, and is said to be the original favorite grape varietal of the Romans, and the Etruscans before them. Throughout history, vintners have continued to plant this varietal, and they continue to produce wonderful wines to this day. The long bunches of very dark, round fruit are treasured by fine wineries in Italy and a few other places around the world, and when young, these grapes are lively ”“ full of strawberry flavors and a little spiciness. However, it is when they are aged in oak that they take on some truly special flavors and aromas, as seen in some of the finest wines of the Old World.