2022 Chiara Condello Sangiovese di Prediappo
A Clear New Voice in Sangiovese
February 10, 2025
Chiara Condello’s Sangiovese di Predappio has quickly become a favorite among our customers for its freshness, vigor, and intensity,
The small village Predappio in Romagna to the east of Tuscany is reputed to be the ancestral home of Sangiovese, with wine laws dating back to 1383.
Although raised in a winemaking family, young Chiara was set for a white-collar career. Conflicted, she changed course and moved home to focus on wine, in 2015 purchasing vineyards that a neighbor had planned to be ripped out. Inspired by her grandfather’s garagiste wines and profound bottles of Sangiovese di Predappio from the 1930s, Chiara decided to resurrect the area’s “ ancient” style of winemaking.
The “ ancient method” includes native yeast fermentation in open-topped wooden or concrete vats, with extended skin maceration and a portion of whole cluster (depending on the wine). No process is forced, ever. Aging occurs in old Slavonian oak tonneau; wines are bottled without fining or filtering. Farming has always been organic, with a conversion to biodynamics within the last few years.
Support was sparse when she began. She was told that modernization was needed to re-elevate Predappio’s reputation. Fortunately, Chiara is a leader with the pride and conviction to carve her own path. She has become recognized as one of Italy’s most important young winemakers. From winning numerous awards, such as Best Italian Winemaker Under 35, to being invited to Vinous Icons in 2024, Chiara has built a formidable reputation as an ambassador for Predappio.
You can taste why our customers, as well as many critics, have come to love this wine at a very reasonable price
2022 Chiara Condello Sangiovese di Prediappo Organic: . Aroma: Notes of deep dark cherry, pomegranate, chanterelle mushrooms, forest floor, and nutmeg. Mouth: Big and brooding, yet a juicy and fresh texture. Structured and well-integrated tannins with a healthy dose of acidity, Sangiovese is known for giving lift to the finish. Very Good-Excellent $26.99, Case, $275.88 (22.99)
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