Chiara Condello Reserva “Le Lucciole” Sangiovese di Romagna 2021

The 2021 Romagna Sangiovese Predappio Riserva Le Lucciole blossoms in the glass with a gorgeous mix of dried flowers, wet stones, crushed violet candies and wild blueberries. Seamless and creamy in feel yet graceful and finessed, this washes across the palate with a pretty blend of ripe red and blue fruits as an air of lavender and licorice resonates toward the close. The 2021 finishes with a coating of sweet tannins that provides a lovely framework without slowing its momentum. This is such a pretty rendition of Le Lucciole that is already drinking exceptionally well.

94 Point Eric Guido - Vinous 

Estate History: Chiara Condello is a young winemaker located in the town of Predappio in Emilia-Romagna, specifically Romagna. Chiara owns seven hectares of land, 4.8 of which are planted to Sangiovese, and the rest are split between woods and olive trees.  Her family also makes wine in Predappio under their own label called Condè, but Chiara works in her own way, with her own vineyards and own cellar. Farming is organic since the beginning, making use of cover crops and the occasional application of horse manure.  Her first vintage was 2015, and in short time she’s combined her bright-eyed enthusiasm with a clear vision of what her Sangiovese should be.