Mutiliana - Sangiovese di Romagna 'Acereta' 2019

On the weathered sandstone soils above Modigliana "Sangiovese speaks a different language - less alcohol, fresher acidity and more herbal and floral notes" according to Giorgio Melandri. Giorgio spent 20 years tasting and writing about the wines of Emilia-Romagna for Gambero Rosso, few people know the area and its varied terroirs as well as he does. This intimate knowledge inspired him to set up a project focusing on the potential of Modigliana’s different sites and soils. There are three valleys that climb up the Apennines from the town - Ibola, Tramazzo and Acereta which give their names to 3 wines made of pure Sangiovese, each expressing a unique mineral style that highlights the terroir its valley of origin. Giogio calls it "the traditional style before oak and over-ripeness came in" [for Sangiovese].

The wines are produced using the traditional artisanal methods, with a focus on minimal intervention. The juice undergoes spontaneous fermentation using only wild yeast and long macerations that encourage the wine’s natural evolution. The wine is then aged over winter in concrete vats, allowing its unique geographical characteristic to shine through. The wines are filtered and fined.

Producer: Mutiliana

Country: Italy

Region: Emilia-Romagna

Varietal: Sangiovese

Appellation: Sangiovese di Romagna

Vintage: 2019

Size: 750ml