Tasting Notes
"The very pale shade speaks of high altitude Sangiovese, as does the delicate nose of violets and juniper berry. The palate is light and dry with a mouthwatering intensity and a long peppery-mineral finish. This is a single-vineyard selection, vinified with spontaneous, whole-bunch fermentation and aged in cement vats. An object lesson in expressing the sense of place." 95pts, Decanter
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Located in the unique terroir of Modigliana, on the border of Emilia Romagna and Tuscany, Villa Papiano's vineyards are the highest in the area, planted on terraces between 450-570 metres above sea level. Their wines are defined by the estate's high elevation and steep slopes, ancient soils of marl and sandstone, and unique microclimates created by the dense forest that surrounds them. Farming organically, in a way that respects their incredible surroundings and winemaking with minimal intervention, the Bordini family focus almost exclusively on indigenous varieties and old clones. These are remarkable wines from a terroir that we're adamant will soon be talk of the town.