NOELIA RICCI
EMILIA-ROMAGNA/ Predappio
Noelia Ricci is a project started in 2010 within Pandolfa, an estate rich in history and stretching over an area of 140 hectares at the foot of the Tuscan-Emilian Apennines, just a few kilometers away from Predappio. The name Pandolfa is believed to be derived from Sigismondo Pandolfo Malatesta, known as the “Wolf of Rimini”, who is said to have stayed for a long time in this area before plundering the Castle of Fiumana in 1436. From 1626 to 1941 the estate was owned by Marchesi Albicini. In 1941 the property was taken over by Commendator Giuseppe Ricci, an entrepreneur from Forlì. In the years of World War Two, Pandolfa’s happy times came to an abrupt end, going from the Marchesi’s holiday home to the tragic events of the war period.
The estate was occupied by the Germans and then attacked by the Polish army, while its cellars were opened to give shelter to refugees. In the fifties, after peace was finally restored, Giuseppe Ricci undertook extensive renovation works on the estate, encouraging the involvement of famous local artists, who created works of art honoring the land’s heritage and history. Ricci also focused on the estate’s agricultural production, very important in the past, he bought two adjoining farms and, after years during which he totally modified the land’s orography, he planted the first vines of Sangiovese, Trebbiano and Albana grapes.
Noelia Ricci is a tribute to the classic style, with a contemporary approach. By avoiding over-extraction, excessive alcohol content and highly concentrated colors, we strive to make wines having a fine structure, strong personality and complexity, while maintaining an inviting approach and pursuing drinkability. The first vintage was produced in 2013.
Owner
Region
Sub-region
Farming
Harvest
Size
Grapes Grown
Website
Vineland Rep.
Marco Cirese
Emilia-Romagna
Predappio
Organic
Manual
9 hectares
Trebbiano, Sangiovese
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NOELIA RICCI BRO’
Cuvée tribute to our grandmother Noelia Ricci. Trebbiano grown on hillsides facing the Adriatic Sea. Like the whale, our Big Brother, which also lived on these lands, then submerged, several millennia ago.
Denomination: Romagna DOC Trebbiano.
Grape variety: 100% Trebbiano Romagna’s typical clone.
Location of the vineyards: Fiumana di Predappio (Forlì, Italy).
Altitude: 200 m a.s.l.
Soil type: Yellow clay soil with limestone and Sulphur minerals.
Vineyards characteristics: Vines of 2001-2012, with 4.500 plants per hectare, with a Guyot training system.
Harvest: Hand-picking, in the first week of September.
Vinification: Fermentation of Trebbiano must with a 4-month maceration with a little quote of skins.The fermentation takes place in stainless steel temperature-controlled tanks.
Ageing: 6 months on lees in stainless steel tanks with a small quote of skins and minimum 2 months in bottle.
Annual production: 13.000 bottle.
Notes: Delicious to the nose, it shows precision and complexity in the notes of apples, flint and pressed white flowers. The slight underlying closure increases its complexity. Medium body, very pleasant harmonic structure and a bright finish. – Raffaele Vecchione.
90
2018
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95
2022
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NOELIA RICCI IL SANGIOVESE
With Sangiovese grapes grown on the sandy slopes of the Rabbi’s valley, we have produced a wine, quick, stinging and easy-going as wines used to be. A tribute to the tradition of our territory.
Denomination: Romagna DOC Sangiovese Predappio.
Grape variety: 100% Sangiovese.
Location of the vineyards: Fiumana di Predappio (Forlì, Italy).
Altitude: 250-300 m a.s.l.
Soil type: Calcareous yellow clay soils.
Vineyards characteristics: Vines of 2002, with 4.500 plants per hectar, spurred-cordon training.
Harvest: Manual, in 15kg cases, in the second week of September.
Vinification: The different clones are harvested and vinified sepa- rately. Spontaneous fermentation carried out by indigenous yeast, and temperature-controlled maceration in stainless steel tanks. Skin maceration lasts 18 days followed by the malo-lactic fermentation, without clarification or filtration.
Ageing: 70% in stainless steel tanks and 30% in concrete tanks for 6 months and minimum 6 months in bottle.
Annual production: 32.000 bottles.
Notes: Smooth and polished, this offers aromas of ripe red berries, blue flowers and eucalyptus. Savory and
so easy to drink, the fresh palate features juicy Morello cherry, cassis and star anise accompanied by lithe tannins.
–Kerin O’Keefe/ Wine Enthusiast.
91
2019
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91
2020
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NOELIA RICCI GODENZA
From Sangiovese grapes, handpicked in the historic Vigna Godenza, is born a wine, that goes back to the origins of the traditions of this vineyard and the territory of Predappio.
Denomination: Romagna DOC Sangiovese Predappio.
Grape variety: 100% Sangiovese.
Location of the vineyards: Fiumana di Predappio (Forlì, Italy).
Cru: Specific vineyard called “Vigna Godenza”.
Altitude: 300-340 m a.s.l.
Soil type: Calcareous yellow clay soils, with sand presence.
Vineyards characteristics: Vines of 1999, with 4.500 plants per hectar, spurred-cordon training.
Harvest: Manual, in the second week of September.
Vinification: The different clones are harvested separately and then blended during the fermentation, which takes place in stainless steel at a controlled temperature. Skin maceration lasts 28 days followed by the malo-lactic fermentation.
Ageing: 9 months in stainless steel tanks and minimum 12 months in bottle.
Annual production: 13.000 bottles.
Notes: Absolutely delicious, this 100% Sangiovese opens with enticing scents of forest berry, violet, grilled rosemary and camphor. Silky smooth with a creamy texture, the savory palate delivers ripe Marasca cherry, raspberry compote, crushed mint and star anise set against taut, polished tannins. Fresh acidity keeps it balanced. – Kerin O’Keefe/ Wine Enthusiast.
92
2019
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94
2020
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