Predappio MasterClass with Importer Jace Chaffee

Join us for a MasterClass exploring Sangiovese di Predappio through the lens of one of Italy’s most compelling young growers, Chiara Condello. Predappio—nestled in the hills of Romagna between the Adriatic Sea and the Apennines—is rooted in rare, marine-rich spungone sandstone that gives its Sangiovese remarkable lift, texture, and elegance. Though part of Emilia-Romagna, Predappio sits on the opposite side of the Apennines from Tuscany and has emerged as a modern epicenter for distinctive, site-driven Sangiovese.

Chiara farms her seven hectares organically and vinifies according to the “ancient method”: native-yeast fermentations in open-top vats, long macerations (often with whole clusters), and aging in large, neutral oak without fining or filtration. Her two flagship wines—Sangiovese di Predappio and the single-vineyard Le Lucciole—offer a profound study in clay-driven finesse versus spungone-driven structure. In standout vintages, she also releases Lo Stralisco, an ultra-rare whole-cluster bottling regarded as one of Italy’s most captivating expressions of Sangiovese. These wines have become essential reference points—the bottles sommeliers debate, collectors hunt, and the industry can’t stop talking about.

Led by importer Jace Chaffee, of the Vine Farmer this MasterClass will trace Predappio’s history, Chiara’s philosophy, and the purity, energy, and terroir transparency that make her wines among the region’s finest. 

Featuring:
2023 Chiara Condello Romagna Sangiovese Predappio
2022 Chiara Condello Romagna Sangiovese Predappio
2022 Chiara Condello Romagna Sangiovese Predappio Riserva "Le Lucciole" en magnum
2021 Chiara Condello Romagna Sangiovese Predappio Riserva "Le Lucciole" en magnum
2020 Chiara Condello Romagna Sangiovese Predappio Riserva "Le Lucciole" en magnum

Please note that this event, originally scheduled for December 2, has been rescheduled to December 10 due to a scheduling conflict.

$25 ticket price includes 1.5 hr tasting of wines and Italian cheese and charcuterie pairings by Baker's Best. Space is limited. All wines will be available for purchase with special event night discounts. Please inform us if you have any allergies at least 48 hours before the event. 

TICKETS CANNOT BE REFUNDED WITHIN 48 HOURS OF THE EVENT.

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO PICK UP YOUR WINE FROM MAIN ST. ON THE EVENING OF THE EVENT, PLEASE LET THE WINE DEPARTMENT KNOW AT LEAST 24 HOURS IN ADVANCE BY CALLING (781) 893-1900 EXT. 130 OR EMAILING DAILYFLASH@GORDONSWINE.COM.

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