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This red wine is a symbol of Romagna and of the Authority that safeguards the wines of this region ('Ente Tutela Vini di Romagna'), a partnership of producers founded in 1967, whose goal is to defend and protect the Romagna wines and the DOC specifications.

Trademark of this association is the picture of 'Passatore', the legendary brigand whose actions, in the 19th century, were compared to Robin Hood's deeds.

Sangiovese is the first wine of Romagna awarded with the DOC qualification. Since the 18th century it was the special wine for weddding cerimonies.

Today's production is estimated about six millions of bottles, esported in the greatest world markets such as Japan, Australia, Canada, United States and Europe.

Features

Red ruby colour, sometimes with a purple shade, with a scent of violet, a dry and round taste, with an almond-like and slightly bitter after-taste. The lowest natural alcohol percentage is 11%, but the lowest allowed percentages are, according to the type of wine, 11.50%, 12.50% and 13%.

Different types of Sangiovese:

Sangiovese Superiore
It comes from a small area of production in the Romagna's hills. Can only be sold after the 1st of April of the year following the harvesting and it's alcohol percentage can't be lower than 12%.

Sangiovese Riserva
It must be at least two years old and an alcohol percentage not lower than 12%.

Sangiovese Novello
With a minimum alcohol of 11%, it's produced through a carbonic steeping process for at least 50% of the grapes.

Best suitable for

Roasted and grilled meat, stew, cold meats, strong cheese.
Sometimes can be served with a very tasty fish soup.

History

A first reference to this wine can be found in the works of Pliny the Elder, and in the chronicles between the 16th and the 17th century it begins to be mentioned with the present name, as a finest wine.

The Romagna wine par excellence, it recalls the true nature of this people: with a straightforward and exuberant outward appearance, but sincere and toughtful inside.