Sangiovese Romagna 'Oddone' Tenuta La Viola 2023

‘Oddone’ Sangiovese Superiore Romagna is a label created by Tenuta La Viola seeking accessibility and pleasantness of taste, qualities that can be found in every sip of this pure Sangiovese. In fact, the thought that led to the birth of ‘Oddone’ with the 2005 vintage is that when one seeks a moment of carefree enjoyment, tasting simple wines is the best choice. Not by chance, the name ‘Oddone’ recalls the homonymous character from Bertinoro who lived in the 11th century, a lover of wine and revelry. Furthermore, the label depicts the Colonna dell’Ospitalità, also known as Colonna delle Anella, a symbol of the municipality of Bertinoro.

Tenuta La Viola Romagna Superiore ‘Oddone’ Sangiovese is made from only grapes of the same-named black berry variety grown under certified organic regime on clay-limestone soils, located at an altitude between 100 and 200 meters above sea level. The vines also benefit from the temperate climate of Romagna, influenced by the concurrent presence of the Adriatic Sea and the Tuscan-Romagnolo Apennines. Following the manual harvest, which takes place in the first weeks of September, the grapes are pressed in stainless steel tanks for alcoholic fermentation in contact with the skins and at controlled temperature. Also in stainless steel, a maturation of several months takes place before bottling and final marketing.

The Romagna Sangiovese Superiore ‘Oddone’ has an intense ruby red color. The olfactory profile expresses immediate and intense hints of violet and berries, surrounded by subtle notes of aromatic herbs. Excellent balance on the palate between enveloping fullness, lively fresh-salty verve, and fine tannic structure. Persistent fruity returns.