2020 Villa Papiano “Papiano” Centesimino Forlì

100% organic and biodynamic Centesimino, a rare semi-aromatic native grape of Romagna named after the farmer that preserved its cultivation (Centesimino, or Cheapskate, was his nickname), grown at over 1500’ elevation on sandstone soils in the Italian Apennines. 45 year old vines. Spontaneous with ambient yeasts in open-topped fermenters. Aged 12 months in old oak barrels. 13% alcohol. This is a fruity, deep reed, where the intensity of the fruit aromas is balanced by a bright, mineral freshness. Think of candied wild berries wrapped in mountain herbs. Villa Papiano sits at 2000 feet of elevation between Romagna and Tuscany. At the helm is winemaker Francesco Bordini. An agronomist with a Ph.D in agricultural engineering, he’s the regions chief wineexpert and acts as consultant for more than a dozen other estates across Modigliana.