Le Lucciole 2018

2026-04-04T20:10:40+01:00

Vendor: Chiara Condello
Type: Sangiovese
Price: 51.25

Chiara Condello's cult super-rare Sangiovese Riserva.

Wine Info

Tasting Notes

Producer Info

Grapes: 100% Sangiovese
Viticulture: Practicing organic. Selection of grapes from a small 0.8 ha parcel in Raggio Brusa's vineyard planted on clay-limestone soils rich in spungone.
Vinification: The grapes are partially de-stemmed. Those that are destemmed are left whole-berry without crushing. 25-35 days natural fermentation with indigenous yeast in large open wood vats and tonneaux
Ageing: In large used Slavonian 35hL oak for 24 months + 12 months in the bottle before release. Unfined and unfiltered
Bottles produced: 4,000
Alcohol: 14.5% abv

Colour: Medium ruby red
Nose: Intense bouquet evoking aromas of ripe red fruits and spices with hints of purple flowers and leather
Palate: Medium-bodied in the mouth with vibrant notes of red berries and sweet spices. Good acidity, medium tannins and long finish

Chiara Condello is building a stellar reputation in Italy and across the world thanks to her superb Sangiovese wines, produced in limited quantities following organic viticulture and minimum intervention practices