Godenza, Sangiovese Superiore

Wines

From organically farmed Sangiovese grapes, handpicked in the historic Vigna Godenza, is born a wine, that goes back to the origins and traditions of the territory of Predappio. An elegant, easy-drinking expression of Sangiovese di Romagna.

Appellation: Romagna DOC, Sangiovese, Predappio

Type: Red, dry

Varietal: 100% Sangiovese Grosso, Romagna biotype.

Farming: Sustainable farming and, since August 2018, the winery is in the process of organic conversion.

Wine Details:

Tasting Notes:

Color: Ruby red; intense color.

Bouquet: Rich in cherry and wild berries tones with herbaceous and hints of resiny underbrush.

Flavor: The taste is juicy and pleasant, medium-bodied, a rich and savory confirmation of the nose.

Serving suggestions: Best served between 16°C and 18°C (60-64° Fahrenheit).

Food Pairing: It pairs well with fresh pastas, Bolognese, beef, wood-grilled pork tenderloin, veal, game and hearty cheeses, and could easily be the wine of choice for an entire meal of foods from the region. It also works with Chicken Tagine and savory curry dishes.

Vinyard Notes:

Cru: Single vineyard, Vigna Godenza.

Vineyard Location: Fiumana di Predappio (Forlì, Italy). Altitude: 300-340 m a.s.l.

Soil type: Calcareous yellow clay soils, with sand presence (30%).

Plant density: 4.500 plants per hectar, spurred-cordon training.

Winemaking Notes:

Vinification: Fermented with indigenous yeasts in stainless steel, temperature-controlled tanks. The maceration (with the skins) is 28 days for the Sangiovese, allowing the malolactic fermentation.

Harvest: Manual, in the second week of September.

Yield: 5.000kg / hectar; 1,5 kg per plant.

Vinification: Fermentation is in stainless steel with controlled temperature. The maceration with the skins is 28 days and after malolactic fermentation.

Aging: Eight months in stainless steel tanks and minimum 12 months in bottle.

Annual production: 13.000 bottles.