Sangiovese Riserva 'Probi' Villa Papiano 2022

The Sangiovese Riserva “Probi di Papiano” from the Villa Papiano winery is an intense and complex wine. It is a version of Sangiovese from Romagna that is particularly elegant and harmonious, expressing the unique expressive personality that this extraordinary red grape variety assumes in the Romagna region. Its fruity and soft character is further accentuated by a long aging in steel and wood, which smooths the tannins, making the taste particularly balanced. The notes of red fruit and delicate spices are enriched by subtle tertiary evolutions, making the sip pleasantly multifaceted and expressive.

The Sangiovese Riserva “Probi” is a red wine that comes to life in a territory dominated by the presence of a wild nature rich in biodiversity. The Villa Papiano winery is located in the Apennine area, not far from the splendid territory of the Casentino Forests National Park. This is a territory where the vineyards are surrounded by woods and are cultivated on poor and rocky soils, which naturally force the vine to produce few high-quality bunches.The vineyards extend over about ten hectares and are managed according to the principles of organic farming, with the utmost respect for the environment. Even in the winery, an artisanal approach is followed, with the intent to create straightforward and direct wines that primarily speak of the magnificent production territory.

The Riserva “Probi” produced by the Villa Papiano winery is an atypical version of Sangiovese from Romagna, born in a hilly Pre-Apennine area on the border between Romagna and Tuscany at over 500 meters above sea level, on soils composed of sandstones and clays. The grapes come from bush-trained vines and are vinified with spontaneous fermentation and indigenous yeasts. The wine matures for 6 months in steel tanks, for 12 months in large barrels, and completes the aging with 12 months in the bottle. In the glass, it presents a bright ruby red color with slight garnet reflections. The aromas recall intense scents of cherry, sour cherry, small red berries, spicy hints, floral nuances, and memories of noble woods. The sip is harmonious and satisfying, with good aromatic complexity and fine tannins. The finish is long and persistent.