Mai Uguale: A Sangiovese Masterpiece from Romagna
Romagna is true Sangiovese country. Some even speculate that the origin of this great central Italian grape variety lies here rather than in Tuscany. In the Valmarecchia, home to Tenuta Saiano, Sangiovese has been planted for centuries in soil rich with chalk, sandstone, and clay, which lends the variety tension and structure.
The grapes for Mai Uguale, Tenuta Saiano’s masterpiece, come from the estate's highest vineyards. This elevation results in a later ripening, giving the grapes slightly more extract and acidity than those from lower parcels. The grapes are hand-harvested, with whole, uncrushed berries undergoing spontaneous fermentation, followed by 18 months of aging in large oak barrels.
The result is stunning: balanced and complex, with a range of aromas from cherries and citrus to violets and underbrush. These flavors are carried across the palate by a cool, elegant body with a refined structure.
Data Sheet
Grape Variety: Sangiovese
Vineyard: A mix of clay, sandstone & chalk
Harvest: By hand
Fermentation: Spontaneous with wild yeasts, 3 weeks of skin contact
Aging: 18 months in 15hl Tonneaux
Filtration: None
SO₂: <30mg/l
Alcohol Content: 12.5% vol.
Closure: Natural cork
Optimal Drinking Window: From now – 2035
Volume and Price per Liter: 0.75 l (€37.37/l)
Philosophy: All winemakers listed at Vinonudo use compost, organic fertilizers, and natural preparations in their vineyards, avoiding herbicides, pesticides, and synthetic fertilizers.
