Podere La Berta Sangiovese
Stuart Ellis
Regular price $27.00
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"The Poggiali family, owners of the Felsina winery since the 1960s, are originally from Ravenna in Emilia-Romagna. They have had the intention for some time of having a winery in native land. That dream was finally realized in 2009 when they bought Podere La Berta in the town of Brisighella, previously owned by Marcello Giovannini through whose work at La Berta gained a reputation as one of the top wine producers in the region. There is a natural connection to Felsina in that the most important grape in Romagna is Sangiovese. Sangiovese is the focus at La Berta as well as the famed Albana di Romagna Italys first DOCG white wine. The vineyards at La Berta are farmed with the same care and attention as those at Felsina. They are farmed with minimal impact and practice biodynamic farming methods, but do not plan to be certified. The entry-level Sangiovese di Romagna is fermented and aged in stainless steel. It offers notes of fresh black cherry, plum, and black tea...fresh and lively on the palate, with a rich and enveloping finish highlighted by fine tannins. A slightly darker expression of Sangiovese compared to its Tuscan counterparts in Chianti, La Berta is a fantastic value!"