Chiara Condello Sangiovese Predappio Romagna 2022

Chiara Condello Sangiovese Predappio Romagna 2022Press 4 Red September 2025 Direct Press Selection Chiara 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

and the name of the winery

a little spicy

and proof that a cru Beaujolais belongs at the same table as [enter expensive burgundy name here]

The barrel was selected from a row of barrels along the warmer wall of the bodega

‘Skitali’ means baton and it refers to the passing of the baton from Haridimos to his children

along with Barbera

In spite of this

unfiltered and with just a tiny dose of sulfur

it's another to express joie de vivre in what you do

Filipa and William work biodynamically and with the help of a dedicated group of humans and animals they do everything in their power to only use vineyard treatments from plants grown on their property

Yet only recently have more growers been taking advantage of the region's potential

All three parts rest for 6 months on their lees before blending and bottling