Quality Wines From The Romagna Region Of Italy

Italy has 20 completely different geographical areas, and Emilia-Romagna—within the north—is each rich and geographically numerous. Bordered by six different areas that additionally produce wine—Marche, Tuscany, Liguria, Piemonte, Lombardy, and Veneto—Emilia-Romagna is known as after a Roman street that adopted the foot of the Apennine Mountains, named Through Aemelia, in addition to Romagna, a as soon as capital area of the waning Roman empire that was then primarily based within the metropolis of Ravenna.

In response to Carol Plantamura in her ebook When in Emilia Romagna—the wines of the area fall into two distinct classes—usually mild and dry in Emilia to the west, and richer and full bodied in Romagna to the east.

Some native winemakers name Emilia-Romagna ‘flyover nation’ in addition to a land of quick vehicles and gradual meals (automotive and motorbike producers right here embody Ferrari, Lamborghini, Maserati and Ducati).

Inside Romagna area, journey by way of the provinces of Bologna, Ferrara, Ravenna, Forlì-Cesena and Rimini and you will discover the white wines spry, and far of the purple Sangiovese beautiful. Wineries are plentiful.

Romagna white wines embody these constituted of the Famoso grape (which doesn’t fare properly in chilly temperatures), the Longanesi grape (which loses productiveness abruptly with age), and the Albana grape—which created Italy’s first ever DOCG high quality white wine (skinny skinned, wealthy in polyphenols, sturdy with tannins and dripping with aromas of inexperienced apples and white pears). One other white is Trebbiano, with important variations in high quality.

Crimson Sangiovese wines from Romagna may be concoctions of Amarone and minestrone aromas and flavors, usually with silky tannins and chirping with acidity. These wines have been created to be loved with meals—take into account cappellietti pasta with white cuttlefish ragu and mantis shrimp, or asparagus salad with broad beans, peas, saltwort with a cream of almonds and hazelnuts. Or the Italian favourite of cinghiale wild boar.

Under are tasting notes of numerous wines from Romagna. They embody glowing wines, whites and reds.

Glowing Wines

Azienda Agricola Randi. Ramba Ancestrale Frizzante. Ravenna Famoso. IGT. 2020. 90 factors.

Constituted of the white Famoso grape of Ravenna and aged 24 months in bottles, this non-filtered glowing wine contains recent and lightweight aromas of grapefruit, pamplemousse, lime and mandarin and a physique fluffy with effervescence.

Azienda Agricola Randi. Il Ramba. Ravenna Bianco. Frizzante. IGT. 92 factors.

This glowing wine—a frizzante delight—contains crackling aromas of inexperienced apples, recent bread and oatmeal—very similar to a Bordeaux white the place the lees have been stirred usually. Flavors embody mint, lime and even rosemary. That is herb backyard assembly an island of tropical island. Assume sipping champagne whereas surrounded by a backyard of mint.

Branchini. 1858 Brut. VSQ Spumante Metodo Classico. 92 factors.

Constituted of the Albana grape, this conventional technique glowing wine contains aromas of recent bread, limes and pumice. A gracious and buoyant wine with hints of lime that may remind you of a Trentodoc glowing.

Palazzona di Maggio. Aspro. VSQ Spumante Brut Nature da Uva Sangiovese. 92 factors.

An early harvest Sangiovese glowing wine, with wealthy rounded aromas of recent bread, mandarin and lime. Wealthy physique, and a skinny end that features the flavour of caramel.

White Wines

Azienda Agricola Randi. Rambela Randi. Ravenna Famoso. IGT. 2021. 90 factors.

Constituted of the Famoso grape, this open scented wine brings recollections of each a Ribollo Gialla from Friuli and likewise Pinot Gris, and contains rounded aromas of limes, grapefruits and inexperienced apples. Features a creamy and ample mouth really feel with flavors of white pears and tropical fruits.

Tenuta Uccellina. Rambëla Uccellina. Ravenna Famoso. IGP. 2021. 92 – 93 factors.

Constituted of the white Famoso grape from Ravenna, this barely lime coloured wine is mindfully concocted and balanced. It ages some months in metal and contains poised and centered aromas of inexperienced apples, limes, honeydew melon, yellow pears, gooseberries, Marie biscuits and recent bread. Additionally delicate florals. Open and rounded with a fragile mouth really feel. Assume Sauvignon Blanc meets Riesling. Flavors embody lime and grapefruits and oatmeal, in addition to crackling however delicate tastes resembling mint. Medium physique. Pair with a salad that features chopped cilantro or with a ceviche doused in lime. Magnificence!

Daniele Longanesi. Rambela Longanesi. Ravenna Famoso. IGT. 2021. 89 factors.

This 12.5% alcohol white wine is constituted of the Famoso grape. Open and rounded aromas of white florals and inexperienced apples, yellow pears and melons. Beneficiant and rounded mouth really feel. Assume Trebbiano meets Pinot Bianco. Straightforward ingesting for barbecued seafood or chicken, or due to the aromatics—with spicy dishes.

Enio Ottaviani. Strati. Romagna Pagadebit. DOC. 2020. 92 factors.

This pale lime coloured wine contains aromas of flint, gooseberries and salt. Rounded and considerably fats within the mouth, although zinging with acidity. Pair with anchovies and even roasted carrots. The Pagadebit (’pay debt’) grape is known as as a result of it had a popularity for being sturdy sufficient to yield a revenue even from a tough classic.

Colonga. L’azzuro. Romagna Pagadebit. DOC. 2021. 93 factors.

Aromas of salinity, limes and gooseberries, and offering an oily cheek really feel and flavors of mint and lemonade mid palate and mandarins on the end. A joyful burst of tropical fruits and a recent blast of ocean spray.

Ca’ Perdicchi. SettantaSette. Colli di Rimini Rebola. DOC. 2021. 91 factors.

This wine known as Rebola is constituted of the Grecheto Gentile grape and contains mild, open, tangy tropical aromas of limes and lemons in addition to gooseberries. Flavors of inexperienced apples and cayenne and an oily mouthfeel. Zipping and astringent lime tilted acidity. Pair with anchovies and flat bread.

Fattoria del Piccione. Villa Massani. Colli di Rimini Rebola. DOC. 2021. 93 factors.

This golden/copper coloured wine from the hills of Rimini is known as Rebola, however is constituted of Grecheto Gentile grapes. Consists of aromas of desiccated prunes, oranges and limes. At its coronary heart this has the style of an orange wine, although candied, slippery on the cheeks and with a touch of butterscotch flavors melded with vibrant inexperienced limes.

Fattoria Poggio San Martino. Colli di Rimini Rebola. DOC. 2021. 93 factors.

This Rebola wine contains creamy aromas of inexperienced apples and sweet cane, and within the mouth is succulent and nearly elegant, with a touch of butterscotch, butter, toast and a mix of tropical fruits.

Cantina Galli Franco. Colli di Rimini Rebola. DOC. 2021. 92 factors.

This Rebola white wine constituted of the Rimini grape Grechetto Gentile contains brittle, brisk and barely candied aromas of clover and mint. Flavors are candy on this sage, mint and lime-flavored wine that’s straightforward ingesting and features a full and delightful cheek really feel.

Podere dell’Angelo. Giulietta. Colli di Rimini Rebola. DOC. 2021. 89 factors.

This Rebola could make you consider a traditional Sauvignon Blanc melded with Pinot Bianco. A rounded wine with flavors of lime and bubble gum. Rounded and simple ingesting.

Podere Vecciano. Vigna La Ginestra. Colli di Rimini Rebola. DOC. 2021. 89 factors.

This white Rebola wine contains aromas of inexperienced apples, limes, gooseberries, and within the mouth is rounded and candy, although comparatively unstructured.

Le Rocche Malatestiane. Larus. Colli di Rimini Rebola. DOC. 2021. 87 factors.

Gentle aromas—extra floral than fruit—that embody lime. A inexperienced, acidic and clean mouthful with a touch of oatmeal taste.

Azienda Agricola San Valentino. Scabi. Colli di Rimini Rebola. DOC. 2021. 87 factors.

Aromas of grapefruit segments and mandarins, in addition to lime and inexperienced apples. A rounded, barely candy and spicy mouthful.

Tenuta Santini. Isotta Santini. Colli di Rimini Rebola. DOC. 2021. 86 factors.

Open and extensive aromas of mint and limes, although barely unfocused. Flavors of inexperienced apples, white peaches and white pears.

Longanesi. Rambela. Ravenna Bianco. IGT. 2021. 94 factors.

Crisp and centered aromas that embody queen of the evening flowers, in addition to lilacs, roses, inexperienced apples and yellow plums. A agency, advanced and textured wine with flavors of lime and sesame seeds, in addition to rye bread and with a smooth and alluring limoncello lilt on the end. Pair with scallops and shrimp.

Tenuta Casali. Famoso. Rubicone Famoso. IGT. 2021. 93 factors.

Aromas of grapefruit, inexperienced apples and tonic water. Flavors of lemon meringue pie. Throttling lemon acidity on this structured white wine with layers of tropical fruit and herbs resembling sage and bay leaf.

Poderi delle Rocche. Drusiana. Romagna Albana Secco. DOCG. 2020. 88 – 90 factors.

Constituted of the Albana grape, this contains aromas of mint, cherry cola, sage, grapefruit and balsamic. Refined inexperienced notes in a wine that’s barely advanced with dreamy flavors of inexperienced apples and cherry tart. Putting acidity, agency tannins and gentle minerality.

Poderi Morini. Settenote. Romagna Albana Secco. DOCG. 2020. 92 factors.

Traditional native aromas of inexperienced apples and white pears in addition to some sage and mint. Flavors of white pears, peaches and apples. A stable, properly made, centered and beautiful white.

Giovannini. Gioja. Romagna Albana. DOCG. 2021. 90 factors.

Constituted of the Albana grape—which is skinny skinned however is wealthy in polyphenols and contains sturdy tannins and apricot notes—this 15% alcohol wine ferments after which ages for eight months in concrete. Aromas of inexperienced grass, inexperienced apples, white pears. Crisp acidity and inexperienced apple flavors. Albana produces gastronomic white wines, usually good for pairing with heavier winter or autumn meals.

Giovannini. 8000. Bianco del Sillaro. IGT. 2020. 92 factors.

Named after the approximate variety of years since amphorae have been created and offered solely in magnums, this golden coloured wine contains aromas of crabapples. Flavors embody golden apples, white pears, slight salt and a touch of caramel on this wine with luscious acidity and oranges on a protracted end.

Tre Monti. Vitalba. Romagna Albana. DOCG. 2021. 89 factors.

This golden coloured wine aged in clay amphorae contains aromas of brandy, orange rinds and apricots, in addition to cinnamon and toast. Flavors of cider and oranges and with a peach/apple end. Fairly wealthy.

Branchini. D’Or Luce Botrytis. Romagna Albana Passito. DOCG. 2016. 93 factors.

This candy wine ages one 12 months in new French oak, then in metal after which one 12 months within the bottle. Made utilizing the passito technique with partially shriveled grapes. The grape is Albana—which maintains a great steadiness between acidity and sugars. Wealthy, shining acidity, a stunning rounded mouthfeel, a mid-palate of mandarins and golden syrup and a end laced with oranges and mint. It is a liquid dessert.

Villa Papiano. Strada Corniolo. Romagna Trebbiano. DOC. 2019. 90 – 91 factors.

Constituted of the white Romagna Trebbiano grape, this contains floral aromas—lilacs and rose petals—in addition to aromas of mandarins, salted butter and Burgundian Chardonnay, with crisp flavors of inexperienced apples and grapefruit. Tender acidity, mild flavors, slight lime on the end. Pair with scallops.

Ronchi di Castelluccio. Sottovento. Forli Bianco. IGT. 2020. 92 factors.

This 60/40 mix of Trebbiano/Sauvignon Blanc has low key aromas and creamy acidity in a fantastically smooth and lightweight and alluring matrix with flavors of grapefruit and recent bread. Slight menthol on the end.

Ronchi di Castelluccio. Lunaria. Forli Sauvignon Bianco. IGT. 2020. 89 factors.

Aromas of inexperienced herbs and inexperienced grass, and a stunning, slippery mouthful of straightforward ingesting Friday afternoon juice.

Agrintesa. Poderi delle Rose. Romagna Albana. DOCG. 2020. 91 factors.

Full and rounded aromas that embody mild florals, cream crackers and gooseberries. A wine with creamy acidity that’s mild and linear with flavors of inexperienced fruit and tropical fruits. Pair with parmigiana cheese or sashimi.

Celli. I Croppi. Romagna Albana Secco. DOCG. 2021. 89 factors.

Aromas of inexperienced apples, inexperienced grass, mandarins and tropical fruits. Zippy acidity and properly built-in fruit flavors. Contemporary and luscious mouth really feel.

Tenuta Uccellina. Amoroso. Romagna Albana Secco. DOCG. 2021. 89 factors.

Candy, rounded, recent aromas. A light-weight wine with delicate flavors of white peaches and nectarines.

Treré. Arles. Romagna Albana Secco. DOCG. 2021. 89 factors.

Contemporary, mild, commanding aromas of marshmallows and mandarins. Oily mouth really feel on this delicate wine with boisterous acidity.

Fattoria del Monticino Rosso. ‘A’. Romagna Albana Secco. DOCG. 2021. 89 factors.

Creamy aromas of oatmeal, mandarins, kiwi fruit and florals that embody lilacs. A wispy and alluring wine with flavors of recent peaches and a vibrant end with inexperienced apples. Strong tannic construction.

Branchini. Dutia. Romagna Albana Secco. DOCG. 2021. 87 factors.

Rounded, candy aromas that embody florals, tangerines and lime. A light-weight bodied wine with medium acidity, cherry flavors.

Galassi Maria. La Signora Romagna Albana Secco. DOCG. 2020. 89 factors.

A golden coloured wine with wafting and pronounced aromas of peach melba, honey, toast and melon. Flavors of mandarins and Amarone, in addition to oranges and allspice on the end. Attractively completely different, with a well-rounded mouth really feel.

Tenuta Santa Lucia. Albarara. Romagna Albana Secco. DOCG. 2021. 91 factors.

Deep golden coloured wine with aromas of honey, melon, grapefruit and flint. Pretty mouth really feel and wealthy flavors of tropical fruits, honey, mandarins and toast. Attractive oranges on the end with a lick of lime.

Giovanna Madonia. Neblina. Romagna Albana Secco. DOCG. 2021. 90 factors.

Aromas of candied fruit, inexperienced apples and honey. A mouthful of wealthy flavors that embody golden apples and white peaches. Agency acidity.

Ca’ di Sopra. Sandrona. Romagna Albana Secco. DOCG. 2021. 89 factors.

Aromas of lilacs, grapefruit, honey, lime and butterscotch. Lovely fruit flavors that embody peaches, apricots and gooseberries, in addition to some salt.

Giovannini. Gioja. Romagna Albana Secco. DOCG. 2021. 89 factors.

Cracking aromas of gin & tonic, inexperienced apples and tropical fruit. Slick and edgy acidity. Billowing although considerably vague flavors of inexperienced fruit and mandarins.

Domini Glicine. Embleni. Romagna Albana Secco. DOCG. 2020. 89 factors.

Aromas of butter, toast, lemonade, inexperienced apples and lime. Flavors of tropical fruits and inexperienced apples. Pronounced acidity, although this wants extra integration over time.

Fiorentini. Cleonice. Romagna Albana Secco. DOCG. 2020. 89 factors.

Wealthy aromas of butter, honey, salt, gooseberries and papaya. Flavors of sage and lemon on this wine with a creamy acidic mouth really feel and flavors of inexperienced apples on the end.

Crimson Wines

Randi. Blu di Bursôn. Ravenna Uva Longanesi. IGT. 2019. 90 factors.

This purple wine constituted of the Longanesi grape from Ravenna ages in metal and contains rounded and open aromas of purple and darkish plums, in addition to some figs and black pepper. Flavors embody chocolate, prunes and minestrone. An open, straightforward and lightweight structured delight with spicy darkish traits harking back to a Sangiovese.

Daniele Longanesi. Bursôn et Nera. Ravenna Uva Longanesi. IGT. 2016. 92 factors.

The grape constituting this wine is known as after the Longanesi household proudly owning the vineyard who had found the grape regionally. The grape is also referred to as Bursôn within the Romagna area. Aged 4 years in barrel and one 12 months in bottle, this prune-colored wine contains aromas of Amarone, port and orange rind. Wealthy and aged flavors of prunes, black cherries, cognac and cocoa powder. The winemaker suggests pairing it with goulash.

Tenuta Uccellina. Bursôn et Nera. Ravenna Uva Longanesi. IGT. 2015. 92 factors.

This purple from the Longanesi grape from Ravenna aged for one 12 months in new oak, and three years in older oak. Although mildly oxidized, it contains aromas of roses, prunes, rum raisins and orange rind. A beautiful wine with aged flavors of purple plums, black licorice, figs and sage. Pair with a goulash or South African potjie pot that features wild, salty recreation meat. A straightforward ingesting shock.

Tenuta Uccellina. Samore. Romagna Sangiovese Superiore. DOC. 2021. 87 factors.

Boisterous raspberry and purple currant aromas. A younger, thrilling and simple ingesting wine with gentle acidity and flavors of purple plums and blackberries.

Umberto Cesari. Solo. Rosso Rubicone. IGT. 2019. 93 factors.

Constituted of the Merlese grape, a cross between Merlot (which supplies the flowers) and Sangiovese (which supplies the pollen)—this rounded, tannic purple wine is exclusive, strong and structured. It ages in Galileo glass globes in addition to in terracotta amphorae and concrete. Consists of aromas of plums, raspberries and cocoa. Within the mouth, a wealthy and textured wine with flavors of darkish plums, figs, Maltesers chocolate, blueberries and black pepper. A swirl of darkish delight. That is the Okoguzu, or Areni, of Emiglia-Romagna. Nicely-structured with swirling fluidity that jumps across the mouth, in addition to with vibrant acidity.

Tre Monti. Petrignone. Romagna Sangiovese Superiore Riserva. DOC. 2019. 92 factors.

A hearty dose of aromas of raspberries, mocha, purple cherries and black pepper. A balanced wine with wealthy purple fruit mid palate, though considerably dry on the end. Good tannic construction. Pair with biltong or jerked beef.

Umberto Cesari. Tauleto. Rubicone Sangiovese. IGT. 2015. 93 factors.

This 90/10 Sangiovese/Longanesi mix contains aromas of eucalyptus and plums. Flavors of figs, minestrone and Roma tomatoes. An earthy medley ready to pair with roasted cinghiale wild boar.

Umberto Cesari. Resultum. Rubicone Sangiovese. IGT. 2013. 92+ factors)

From an property that has 25 clones of Sangiovese, this wine has mild aromas that embody cherries, plums, olive tamponade and cocoa on this 100% Sangiovese that ferments in metal. A wholesome broth of flavors—plum, black cherries, figs, licorice—with brisk mouth-watering acidity. Supple tannins, and Provence herbs on the end.

Palazzona di Maggio. Ulziano. Rubicone Sangiovese. IGT. 2020. 89 factors.

Aromas of cranberries, blueberries and cocoa, with well-structured tannins and flavors of chili peppers and purple plums.

Palazzona di Maggio. Dracone Riserva. Colli d’Imola Rosso. 2011.

This Cabernet Franc/Merlot/Petit Verdot mix contains flavors of darkish licorice, mocha and figs. This Decanter award successful wine is form of a Sangiovese resembling Cabernet Franc.

Poderi delle Rocche. Canovaio. Romagna Sangiovese Superiore. DOC. 2019. 88 factors.

Aged in metal and concrete. Brisk and recent aromas of cranberries and cocoa and florals. Rounded flavors of wealthy purple fruit; barely herbaceous and with crisp acidity on the end.

Agrintesa. Poderi delle Rose. Romagna Sangiovese. DOC. 2020. 89 factors.

This Sangiovese contains deep flavors of blue fruit, black fruit and plums. Flavors embody figs and minestrone with some cocoa on the end. Acidity melds properly with the fruit. A lick of tannins on the end.

Balia di Zola. Balitore. Romagna Sangiovese Superiore. DOC. 2020. 90 factors.

Aromas of plums, black fruit and a few wooden, and flavors that embody minestrone and purple and black cherries.

Ronchi di Castelluccio. Buco del Prete. Romagna Sangiovese Modigliana. DOC. 2020. 91 factors.

Aromas of purple fruit, blue berries, cocoa and cranberries. And simple ingesting and supple wine with flavors of Roma tomatoes, prunes and figs bathed in clear acidity.

Balia di Zola. Redinoce. Romagna Sangiovese Modigliana Riserva. DOC. 2018. 91 – 92 factors.

Aromas of a wild hedgerow in addition to chocolate bourbon biscuits, purple cherries, black berries, wild strawberries and plums. Crisp acidity on this wine with flavors of purple cherries, minestrone, oxtail soup and textured chocolate. Supple tannins.

Cantina Mingazzini. Alcjone. Romagna Sangiovese Superiore. DOC. 2020. 89 factors.

Aromas of raspberries, prunes and chalk. Vivid acidity within the mouth coating flavors of plums and raspberry jam.

Cantina Fiammetta. Benedictus. Romagna Sangiovese Superiore. DOC. 2021. 92 factors.

Contemporary aromas of raspberries, chalk, clover and violets. Flavors of prunes, figs and purple plums.

Poggio della Dogana. I Quattro Bastioni. Romagna Sangiovese Superiore. DOC. 2018. 92 – 93 factors.

Nicely built-in aromas of chocolate and Roma tomatoes, in addition to cocoa mud and purple plums. Supple tannins and vibrant acidity within the mouth, in addition to flavors of purple plums and tarragon.

Poggio della Dogana. Arlesiana. Romagna Sangiovese Superiore. DOC. 2020. 89 factors.

Considerably vegetal aromas of bramble patch, inexperienced leaves and likewise raspberries. Flavors embody these of slices of mandarins, raspberries and cranberries. Vivid acidity.

Caviro. Monnalisa. Romagna Sangiovese Superiore. DOC. 2020. 92 factors.

Aromas of mocha, minestrone, raspberries and purple cherries. It is a supple and chic magnificence—and is as properly built-in and flavorful as a Bordeaux Saint-Émilion Grand Cru wine. Layered and complicated with buoyant acidity, and slight cumin on the end.

Cavim. Viae. Romagna Sangiovese Superiore. DOC. 2020. 92 factors.

Aromas of cranberries, purple currants and mocha. Juicy acidity and flavors that embody chocolate.

Ferrucci. Domus Caia. Romagna Sangiovese Superiore Riserva. DOC. 2016. 89 factors.

Aromas of a Christmas cake recent from the oven—wafting with cocoa, mint and purple cherries. Barely oxidized flavors of fudge brownies and maraschino cherries. Supple tannins, agency acidity.

Palazzona di Maggio. Le Armi. Romagna Sangiovese Superiore Riserva. DOC. 2016. 90 – 92 factors.

Dense, crisp and complicated aromas of roasted espresso, moist earth, prunes, purple plums, cranberries, chocolate biscuits and figs. Crisp tannins and wealthy and smooth flavors of Malteser goodies, prunes, figs, strawberries and cocoa powder—bathed in recent acidity.

Fattoria Paradiso. Vigna delle Lepri. Romagna Sangiovese Superiore Riserva. DOC. 2012. 93 factors.

Aromas of malt balls and bullion. Flavors of beef jerky and plums; mild, vibrant and energetic acidity. Slick tannins. Flavors of chocolate brownies and orange segments.

Pandolfa. Godenza. Romagna Sangiovese Predappio. DOC. 2019. 93 factors.

Aromas of Roma tomatoes, cherries, figs, plums and prunes. Tender tannins, supple acidity. Superbly built-in flavors of purple cherries and cocoa biscuits.

San Valentino. Scabi. Romagna Sangiovese Superiore. DOC. 2021. 89 factors.

Aromas of smoke, blueberries, cocoa powder. A straightforward, welcoming, candied and wealthy wine with purple fruit—plums—properly built-in with tannins. Some biltong and cumin on the end.

Tenuta Casali. Palazzina. Romagna Sangiovese Superiore. DOC. 2021. 89 factors.

Aromas of cranberries and oranges and acidity with the flavour of nectarines. Additionally flavors of chewy brownies and purple cherries on this balanced, straightforward ingesting wine. Altogether a beneficiant and hearty juice.

Tenuta Casali. Quartosole. Romagna Sangiovese Superiore Riserva. DOC. 2019. 92 factors.

Wealthy, beneficiant aromas of wafer chocolate and a bit anise. A succulent wine with layered tannins, lovely smooth fruit and quiet acidity.

Noelia Ricci – Pandolfa. Pandolfo/Federico. Romagna Sangiovese Superiore. DOC. 2021. 88 factors.

Aromas of blueberries, black cherries and mocha. Glossy acidity. Flavors of strawberries and purple currants. It is a constant and staple wine that might simply develop into each day fare as a result of it drinks so simply.

Rocche Malatestiane. I Diavoli. Romagna Sangiovese Superiore. DOC. 2020. 90 factors.

Aromas of biltong, licorice, cherries, blueberries and recent crepes. Nicely built-in flavors of blue fruit, purple cherries and figs. Rising complexity. Tender tannins on this hearty Sangiovese matrix.

Tenuta La Viola. Oddone. Romagna Sangiovese Superiore. DOC. 2021. 89 factors.

Aromas of minestrone, mocha, Roma tomatoes and plums. A straightforward ingesting and properly balanced wine with flavors of bourbon chocolate biscuits and a cherry lozenge.

Tenuta La Viola. P.Honorii. Romagna Sangiovese Bertinori Riserva. DOC. 2017. 92 – 93 factors.

Aromas of tobacco, orange rind, prunes and plums. Gentle, supple tannins well-integrated with purple fruit flavors. Pair with minestrone soup.

Poderi Morini. Torre di Oriolo. Romagna Sangiovese Superiore. DOC. 2021. 90 factors.

Sturdy aromas of moist earth, some tobacco and purple cherries. Black cherry flavors on the assault. Pretty integration smooth tannins, mocha, raspberry and purple cherry flavors. Silky tannins, some purple plums and oxtail on the end.

Merlotta. Petali di Viola. Romagna Sangiovese Superiore. DOC. 2021. 93 factors.

Crisp, built-in and layered aromas of florals—roses and violets—in addition to cocoa, moist slate, slight mint in addition to black and purple cherries. Flavors of cocoa, prunes and purple cherries. Glossy acidity, textured with elegant tannins. A supple, delicate and decadent wine, well-crafted with creamy tannins and successful of German chocolate cake and toffee on the end.

Enio Ottaviani. Caciara. Romagna Sangiovese Superiore. DOC. 2020. 89 factors.

Aromas of butternut squash, honeydew melon, peat, rose petals and licorice. A creamy, mild, straightforward ingesting wine with energetic acidity and lightweight flavors of blue fruit and raspberries.

Ca’ Perdicchi. 69. Romagna Sangiovese Superiore. DOC. 2020. 90 factors.

Wealthy, layered and structured aromas of darkish fruit that features blackberries, in addition to bullion and orange rind. A properly built-in and beneficiant wine with plush tannins and flavors of blue berries, black berries and a few strawberries.

Ca’ Perdicchi. 3. Romagna Sangiovese Superiore Riserva. DOC. 2019. 90 factors.

Aromas of lavender, tar, eucalyptus. A full-bodied wine with flavors of strawberries, melon, stroganoff and dorp licorice. Burly, with respectable tannic integration.

Raffaella Bissoni. Girapoggio. Romagna Sangiovese Superiore. DOC. 2020. 88 factors.

Aromas are considerably vegetal, although flavors are smooth and delicate and embody mocha and strawberries.

Raffaella Bissoni. Bissoni Riserva. Romagna Sangiovese Superiore Riserva. DOC. 2018. 89 factors.

Slight petrol and mocha aromas, and flavors of chocolate and a few cedar on the end.

Condé. Chiara Condello. Romagna Sangiovese Superiore. DOC. 2020. 94 factors.

Aromas of smoke, blueberries, earth and gorse. A lusciously mild and delicate medley of purple cherries, blueberries, crème de cacao and hazelnuts. Silky tannins properly enfolded with acidity. It is a lovely fowl singing on a Romagna hillside.

Condé. Predappio. Romagna Sangiovese Predappio. DOC. 2019. 91 factors.

Inviting smooth aromas of smoke, hazelnuts, sultanas, black cherries and chocolate chips. Flavors of Oreo cookies, purple and black licorice, sultanas and peach melba ice cream mid palate. Textured tannins lick the throat.

Chiara Condello. Le Lucciole. Romagna Sangiovese Predappio Riserva. DOC. 2019. 93 factors.

Devilishly seductive aromas of steaming blueberry tart, mint crisp, black cherries and lava cake from this 100% Sangiovese organically farmed. Layered and gregarious, with flavors of Amarone, orange rind, prunes and figs mid palate, in addition to luscious purple/orange fruit embedded in a smooth tannic matrix. As statured as a Bordeaux Médoc from Saint Julien. A well-integrated wine with supple tannins, modern acidity, and flavors that embody minestrone, licorice and blue fruit.

Piccolo Brunelli. Pietro 1904. Romagna Sangiovese Superiore. DOC. 2020. 90 factors.

Aromas of brick and woodland path. Harmonious integration of acidity with tannins and wealthy flavors of purple cherries, with slight herbaceous notes on the end. Pretty flavors differ from, and are extra engaging than, the aromas.

Piccolo Brunelli. Dante 1872. Romagna Sangiovese Predappio Riserva. DOC. 2018. 92 factors.

Wealthy as an older Bordeaux wine with aromas of prunes, figs, orange rind and herbs of Provence. Gentle and creamy tannins coating flavors that embody cranberries, minestrone in addition to a peppery snap; textured on the tongue.

Ca’ di Sopra. Cadisopra. Romagna Sangiovese Superiore. DOC. 2020. 93 – 94 factors.

OMG wealthy and silky three-layer cake aromas that could possibly be from Pomerol in Bordeaux—purple cherries and German chocolate with slight menthol on the end. A luxurious, elegant and fantastically built-in meld of acidity with flavors that embody unsweetened chocolate, plums, prunes and apricots.

Ca’ di Sopra. Vigna Ca’ del Rosso. Romagna Sangiovese Marzeno Riserva. DOC. 2018. 92 factors.

Aromas of Roma tomatoes, purple cherries, some sage, radishes and cocoa. A rounded, properly built-in wine with supple acidity that’s considerably herbaceous on the end.

Ca’ di Sopra. Crepe. Romagna Sangiovese Superiore. DOC. 2021. 89 factors.

Aromas of strawberries, toast, bacon and blueberries. Good integration between the darker cocoa and the lighter fruit flavors. Slick acidity. Mid palate is a meld of treacle and black cherries. Chocolate Mars Bar taste on a superb end.

Tenuta Masselina. 138. Romagna Sangiovese Superiore. DOC. 2020. 88 factors.

Aromas embody coconuts, cocoa and ferns. Nicely built-in smooth tannins with purple fruit and acidity, however with a slight vegetal tinge that may possible mellow over years.

Tenuta Masselina. Masselina Riserva. Romagna Sangiovese Serra Riserva. DOC. 2019. 93 factors.

Aromas of purple plums, Roma tomatoes and purple cherries. A supple, smooth and chic Sangiovese with wealthy purple fruit and mocha flavors amid creamy tannins. Blueberries and cream flavors on the end.

Tenuta Santini. Orione. Romagna Sangiovese Superiore. DOC. 2019. 93 factors.

The colour of amber and Nebbiolo. Delicate and textured aromas of plums, mocha, cassis. Wealthy and plush flavors with an orange lilt. Silky tannins properly enfolded with fruit and acidity.

Podere dell’Angelo. Angelico. Romagna Sangiovese Superiore. DOC. 2019. 91 factors.

Aromas of toast, tar, cocoa powder and strawberries. Nicely built-in tannins on this structured medley of sentimental glowing fruit that features oranges, in addition to hummus and cooked prunes on the end.

Tenuta Amalia Cantina di Cesena. Pergami. Romagna Sangiovese Superiore Riserva. DOC. 2019. 91 factors.

Luscious creamy mocha and black cherry aromas—just like these from a Grand Cru Bordeaux Saint-Émilion wine constituted of grapes that develop over blue clay. Flavors of darkish purple fruit, minestrone, bullion and purple cherries. A well-made and well-balanced wine with a barely herbaceous end.

Zavalloni. Amedeo. Romagna Sangiovese Superiore Riserva. DOC. 2019. 94 factors.

Creamy aromas of moist clay, purple cherries, some tarragon, holly and malt balls. A very beautiful, layered and delicious wine that might evaluate properly even in opposition to a Pomerol from Bordeaux. Tender velvety tannins built-in with flavors of German chocolate cake, purple cherries and sweet cane.

Galassi Maria. Smembar. Romagna Sangiovese Superiore. DOC. 2019. 94 factors.

This Nebbiolo coloured wine contains luscious aromas of steaming fruit cake and wafting Amarone. This could possibly be a 20-year-old-Bordeaux with aromas of orange rind, sultanas, treacle. A 3-dimensional, layered wine with flavors of Port and Nebbiolo, in addition to sage and oranges. Some treacle on the end. Supple tannins and embracing acidity.

Galassi Maria. Natore. Romagna Sangiovese Superiore. DOC. 2019. 92 – 93 factors.

This Nebbiolo coloured wine contains aromas of Amarone, orange rinds, sage, smoke, cayenne and a blast of black pepper. The flavour profile is of a luscious pancake slathered in marmalade, sultanas and vanilla ice cream. Flavors of sunshine brandy, apricots, plums, minestrone with successful of crème de menthe. Astoundingly properly built-in and with deft although agency and well-structured tannins and juicy acidity.

Fattoria Nicolucci. Predappio di Predappio – Vigna del Generale. Romagna Sangiovese Superiore Riserva. DOC. 2019. 92 – 93 factors.

Fluffy and silky aromas of milk chocolate, mint crisp and purple cherries. A well-structured, well-crafted wealthy wine with smooth fruit flavors of strawberries and sultanas. Angel cake on the end. Superbly crafted.

Fattoria Nicolucci. Tre Rocche. Romagna Sangiovese Superiore. DOC. 2021. 90 factors.

Aromas of purple fruit, cream crackers and eucalyptus. Aearty and full bundle with beautiful purple fruit flavors and suave acidity that’s properly built-in with tannins.

Fattoria Nicolucci. Vigna del Generale. Romagna Sangiovese Superiore Riserva. DOC. 2016. 92 factors.

Aromas of butterscotch, brownies, purple cherries, bullion and violets. Tender tannins; flavors of licorice and cocoa, and walnuts on the end.

Villa Papiano. Prè. Romagna Sangiovese Predappio. DOC. 2019. 92 – 93 factors.

Harmonious and scrumptious as a Saint-Émilion Grand Cru from Bordeaux. A posh and joyful meld of aromas that embody marshmallows, linseed, olive oil and strawberry shortcake. Fluffy mouthful of silky tannins and slight menthol. Flavors of Terry’s All Gold chocolate, mandarins and After Eight mints. A tinge of orange liqueur on the end.

Villa Papiano. Le Papesse. Romagna Sangiovese Modigliana. DOC. 2020. 90 factors.

Aromas of cranberries, smoke, purple plums, mocha, blueberries and violets. Textured flavors of chocolate and barely astringent raspberries and cherries on the end. Nicely-structured mid weight tannins and beautiful acidity on this semi-complex wine.

Villa Bagnolo. Sassetto. Romagna Sangiovese Superiore. DOC. 2019. 93 factors.

Aromas of moist earth, bramble, black licorice, After Eight mints, Maltesers goodies and crème de menthe. Wealthy with layered tannins and complexity and flavors that embody blueberry and purple cherry tart, Amarone and sultanas.

Tenute Tozzi. Iko. Romagna Sangiovese Superiore. DOC. 2019. 92 – 93 factors.

Aromas of purple cherries and Roma tomatoes, in addition to petrol and gorse. Tender and supple tannins, and creamy flavors of purple and black cherries as if in a parfait, with a smidgen of herbaceous flavors. Total a barely advanced delight.

Ballardini Riccardo. Torricello. Romagna Sangiovese Superiore Riserva. DOC. 2018. 92 factors.

Tender but beneficiant aromas of cherry parfait. Flavors of purple cherries and eucalyptus. Structured, tannic spine.

Fattoria del Monticino Rosso. Le Morine. Romagna Sangiovese Superiore Riserva. DOC. 2018. 92 factors.

Cherry mocha matrix of aromas that additionally embody blackberries, peat, wild bramble and darkish licorice. Tender purple fruit is properly built-in with tannins. Some black cherry and minestrone on the end.

Domini Glicine. Intenzioni. Romagna Sangiovese Superiore Riserva. DOC. 2017. 91 factors.

Fluffy mild aromas—angel cake, mandarins and purple cherries. Slight eucalyptus on the end. Chiseled tannins coating flavors of black licorice. Structured and nearly Barolo like with its steely tannic spine.

Calonga. Michelangelo. Romagna Sangiovese Superiore Riserva. DOC. 2017. 92 factors.

Wealthy, beneficiant and opulent aromas of purple cherries, Fry’s chocolate, tobacco and tarragon flavors amid well-structured tannins. A juicy magnificence with agency flavors of purple fruit. Slight menthol on the end.

Giovanna Madonia. Ombroso. Romagna Sangiovese Bertinoro Riserva. DOC. 2019. 93 factors.

Attractive and creamy aromas of raspberries, brownies and angel cake. A smooth and layered meld of purple fruit and licorice in a mocha matrix.

Rocche Malatestiane. Il Mastino. Romagna Sangiovese Riserva. DOC. 2018. 93 – 94 factors.

Supple, seductive, balanced medley of purple fruit with cocoa and mint brittle. Pretty flavors of German chocolate cake, cranberries, almonds and nectarines.

Drei Dona. Vigna del Pruno. Romagna Sangiovese Riserva. DOC. 2018. 92 factors.

Aromas of chalk, blackberries, prunes, figs, tobacco and sage. Textured tannins and a mid palate of purple peppers, minestrone and goulash. Supple, quiet acidity.

Assirelli. Monte del Re. Romagna Sangiovese Riserva. DOC. 2018. 93 factors.

An explosion of purple cherry aromas, in addition to brick and orange rind. Tender mouth really feel and flavors of fruits and fudge. Attractive end of purple cherries and blueberries.

Fattoria Zerbina. Monografia 2. Romagna Sangiovese Riserva Marzeno. DOC. 92 factors.

Crispy dry aromas of biscuits, some petrol and orange rind. A fragile mouthful with some beautiful flavors of purple raspberries and gentle menthol on the end.

Fattoria Zerbina. Pietramora. Romagna Sangiovese Marzeno Riserva. DOC. 2011. 92 factors.

Unstable aromas of sage, crushed purple cherries and mandarin peel. Wealthy flavors of cocoa biscuits, treacle and purple cherries on this wine that features properly built-in and textured tannins and fruit. Flavors properly bonded by acidity.