2019 Chiara Condello 'Le Lucciole' Romagna Sangiovese Predappio Riserva 1.5L Magnum, Emilia Romagna, Italy Cazottes Julien Altaber Sextant 'Po a

Julien Altaber Sextant 'Po a Po'

old-school Catalan underground fermenter lined with tile

Tuscan juniper

1998 Mastroberardino Radici Riserva

20% Chardonnay on clay/limestone

2019 Chiara Condello 'Le Lucciole' Romagna Sangiovese Predappio Riserva 1.5L Magnum, Emilia Romagna, Italy Cazottes Julien Altaber Sextant 'Po aLe Lucciole is Chiara's Riserva. It's 100% Sangiovese sourced from a small parcel of 20 year old vines. The grapes were partially destemmed; those that were destemmed were left whole berry without crushing. Fermentation was spontaneous in open top tronconic wood vats and tonneaux, without temperture control. Maceration lasted 45 days. Aging was in used Slavonian oak botti for two years and a year in bottle before release.