Chiara Condello Le Lucciole Sangiovese Riserva 2023

Chiara Condello Predappio Sangiovese Riserva Le Lucciole 2023 is an organic red wine that captures the distinctive character of the Predappio hills in Romagna. Made exclusively from Sangiovese, it combines depth, structure and mineral precision, offering an authentic expression of one of Emilia-Romagna’s most distinguished terroirs. Its limited production and artistic watercolour label add to its sense of place and collectability.

Tasting Notes
Deep ruby in colour, the wine opens with an intense, complex nose of ripe red and dark berries, violets, earthy spice and subtle savoury notes. The distinctive Spungone soils contribute a mineral edge that brings freshness and definition to the bouquet. On the palate, Le Lucciole is full-bodied and firmly structured, with concentrated fruit, well-integrated tannins and a long, persistent finish. Its combination of power, freshness and mineral character gives it excellent ageing potential, and it should develop further complexity with time in bottle.

Production
The vineyards lie on the hills around Predappio, at elevations of approximately 150–300 metres, where the vines are sheltered by nearby woodland. The lean, calcareous-clay soils contain ancient Pliocene marine sandstone known as Spungone, a defining feature of the local terroir. Grapes are harvested by hand and fermented spontaneously in wooden vats using naturally occurring yeasts. Extended skin maceration of approximately 25–45 days builds the wine’s dense structure, followed by maturation in Slavonian oak casks to encourage balance and integration.

Food & Serving
A natural partner for hearty cuisine, this Sangiovese Riserva is well suited to grilled or roasted red meat, richly flavoured pork dishes, game and traditional rustic preparations. Its firm structure also makes it an excellent match for mature, savoury cheeses. Serve at around 16–18°C, and decant for approximately one hour before serving to allow its layered aromas and broad palate to fully unfold.

Producer
Chiara Condello is a respected producer in the hills of Predappio, dedicated to expressing the distinctive identity of Romagna through organically farmed Sangiovese. Le Lucciole reflects the estate’s philosophy of removing the unnecessary to let the character of the land take centre stage. The wine has received the prestigious Tre Bicchieri recognition from Gambero Rosso, while its limited production of around 35,000 bottles and distinctive watercolour label underline its refined, artisanal character.

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