Noelia Ricci Romagna Il Sangiovese Superiore
A bright wine with aromas of sour cherry, wild strawberry, raspberry, and red currant, with violet, dried rose, herbs, and earthy spice. On the tongue the flavors are reinforced with notes of pomegranate, orange peel, dried herbs, pepper, and minerality. The wine drinks vibrant and energetic. Noelia Ricci is the boutique wine project of the Pandolfa estate in Predappio, created as a tribute to Noelia Ricci, an important figure in the family's history. The project focuses on expressing Sangiovese and the region of Predappio with minimal intervention and a move away from heavily extracted, oak-dominated styles.
Classification: DOC (Denominazione di Origine Controllata)
Grape Varietal: Sangiovese
Feature: Sustainable, Organic
Country: Italy
Region: Emilia-Romagna
Appellation: Romagna
Grape Profile: Sangiovese is Italy's most important red grape and typically combines sour cherry, red cherry, strawberry, violet, dried herbs, earth, and spice with naturally high acidity and noticeable tannin. Its personality changes dramatically with terroir. It. typically emphasize juicy red fruit, florals, herbs, freshness, and savory earthiness.
Region Profile: Romagna, the southeastern half of Emilia-Romagna, stretches from the Apennine foothills toward the Adriatic Sea and has a wine identity distinct from neighboring Emilia. The landscape transitions from coastal plains to rolling hills and higher-elevation vineyards, with soils rich in clay, limestone, marl, and sandstone. Warm Adriatic and Mediterranean influences encourage ripeness, while elevation, Apennine air currents, and significant day-to-night temperature shifts help preserve acidity and aromatic freshness.
Pair with: Rich dishes like roasted meats, braised short ribs, grilled lamb, osso buco or braised meats. Aged cheeses like Parmesan, Pecorino, and Taleggio. Vegetarian dishes like mushroom risotto.
