Villa Papiano 'Le Papesse di Papiano' Sangiovese di Romagna Superiore 2023

91 pts VinousDrinking Window 2026 - 2029The 2023 Romagna Sangiovese Papesse opens with a perfumed bouquet of violets, lavender and crushed wild berries. It’s soft and lively within, with cool-toned red and blue fruits elevated by juicy acidity. Chalky mineral tones provide lovely depth. The 2023 finishes long and youthfully tense, leaving a pleasantly tart pomegranate resonance. This playful and jovial Romagna Sangiovese is sure to put a smile on any taster's face. Papesse is the highest single vineyard in production within Modigliana, at 520 meters. - By Eric Guido on May 2025 95% Sangiovese, *5% Balsamina and Negretto From a single vineyard planted in 1980 and 2001 Soil: sandy, sandstone-derived soils, 500-570m ASL Spontaneous fermentation with native yeasts, in temp-controlled stainless steels vats; maceration with skins: 18/24 days 6 months aging in concrete, 12 months in bottle We want to let you in on a secret, NOT ALL sangiovese has to come from Tuscany to be great!  The I