Although the current owners, descendants of the Ricci family, settled here in 1941, the history of Villa Pandolfa goes back a long way. As early as the 1700s, oil, honey and, of course, wine were produced here. Wine made from what was once called Sanginese and today has a much better-known name: Sangiovese. We are in Fiumana di Predappio, in the province of Forlì-Cesena, a historic area in Emilia Romagna for the cultivation of this grape. Today, Pandolfa owns 40 hectares of vineyards, situated on hills between 150 and 400 metres in height and with soils rich in calcareous marl. In recent years, the estate has made significant progress in the field of environmental sustainability and, since 2018, has begun the process of converting to organic farming. A distinctive feature of the bottles is the reference to the Renaissance in the label designs, combined with a colour palette reminiscent of the 1950s, making them instantly recognisable and turning them into small works of art. Federico Sangiovese di Romagna Superiore is a red wine from Emilia-Romagna made from 95% Sangiovese and other native Romagna grape varieties; the vineyards are located in Fiumana di Predappio, cultivated at altitudes between 80 and 150 metres on soils predominantly composed of brown calcareous clay. The must spends 15 days in contact with the skins for maceration; this is followed by malolactic fermentation and 6 months of ageing in stainless steel and 2 months in the bottle. Energy: 77 kcal/322 kJ per 100 ml
With a brilliant ruby red colour, the nose is characterised by notes of violet and rose alternating with vegetal notes and hints of small red fruits. On the palate, it is fresh, easy to drink and has good length.
A wine that can easily be enjoyed every day; we highly recommend it paired with traditional regional cured meats.
To fully appreciate its style, this wine should be served at a temperature of 16–18°C.