Predappio Doc Riserva
PREDAPPIO RISERVA
Denominazione di Origine Controllata
GRAPE VARIETY
Sangiovese 100%
TASTING NOTES
Vigna del Pruno 2020 is an extraordinary red wine produced entirely from Sangiovese grapes. This wine represents the historic cru of Tenuta La Palazza, located in the heart of the Predappio terroir, and perfectly embodies the excellence of Romagnolo winemaking tradition. The story of Vigna del Pruno began in the 1980s when Count Claudio Drei Donà took over the management of the family estate, implementing a radical shift to enhance its potential. Since then, Vigna del Pruno has demonstrated that Sangiovese can become a "long-lived wine," capable of ageing beautifully over time. This reserve is made by selecting the finest grapes from the vineyard that bears its name and is considered an iconic wine of the estate. Vigna del Pruno stands out for its strong character and lasting elegance. It is produced following a philosophy of patience: after harvest, the wine rests for a year and a half in Allier and Tronçais tonneaux and barriques, as well as being aged in terracotta amphorae. This lengthy maturation process is essential to enhance the wine's organoleptic characteristics and ensure timeless elegance. The name Vigna del Pruno is inspired by one of the horses from the Drei Donà family's stable. Pruno was a large, reliable Maremma horse, much like the wine that shares its name. Both require time and dedication to be fully appreciated. Sensory-wise, Vigna del Pruno 2020 presents an intense and complex aromatic profile. Notes of underbrush fruit, chinotto, and a beautiful balsamic trace can be perceived. On the palate, the wine is broad, dense, and crisp, with a refined tannic texture that makes it one of the benchmarks of its type. This wine pairs perfectly with rich and structured dishes, making it ideal for special occasions.
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The Tenuta La Palazza was built between the cities of Forlì and Predappio in a strategic position between the valleys of the Montone and Rabbi rivers, around one of the watchtowers that Caterina Sforza ordered to build to defend her possessions. The estate, owned by the Counts Drei Donà since 1923, has always been dedicated to the production of Sangiovese grapes. The company underwent a radical transformation in 1979, when Claudio Drei Donà took over the management, together with his son Enrico. Of the 23 hectares cultivated under organic farming, the majority is dedicated to the Sangiovese vineyards from which the classic Predappio Doc "Notturno" and the Riserva "Vigna del Pruno ” are produced. The futurist vision of Count Claudio also gave birth to "Il Tornese" , the first great white wine from international grapes in Romagna and the red "Magnificat" , a "single vineyard" from the first Cabernet Sauvignon vineyard planted in this region. The particular names of the wines deserve a mention: in fact, they were baptized with the names of the horses of the small family breeding farm.
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