Tavernello
Sangiovese Romagna
Caviro, Italy’s leading wine group, was founded as a farming cooperative in 1966 in the heart of Emiglia-Romagna. Their mission is to enhance winegrowers’ grapes in a territory with a rich wine identity. Since their founding, the group has grown to include 13,000 winegrowers across seven Italian regions.
Tavernello is Caviro’s flagship brand and is the number-one wine brand in Italy. The excellent value of Tavernello comes from combining generations of Italian tradition with modern winemaking techniques. Enjoyed by Italian families for over 30 years, the wines are approachable varietals and blends that celebrate and represent the Italian lifestyle. The exceptional quality and value for money makes Tavernello’s wines ideal everyday drinkers.
As a cooperative, Caviro is dedicated to sustainability with the vision of managing the land so it can be passed onto future generations. They have received leading sustainability awards for their holistic and dedicated approach to economic, social, and environmental sustainability, adding even more value to every glass of Tavernello.
Tasting Notes
Sangiovese Romagna has an intense red ruby color and has notes of ripe cherry and blackberry, making it very well balanced with good body.
Cultivation
Sourced from the hills in Romagna at the end of September.
Vinification
This Sangiovese is the result of 10 day fermentation at 25-26°C in 600-100 hl tanks. Once the fermentation period is over, the wine is racked, undergoes malolactic fermentation, and is stored in stainless steel tanks for 3-6 months until it is bottled.
APPELLATION
Romagna DOC
VARIETAL
85% Sangiovese, 15% Other
ABV
12.5%
ALTITUDE
150-300 meters
SOIL
Clay
PHILOSOPHY
Traditional