Emilia-Romagna may be celebrated as Italy's culinary heartland, but the wines from this deeply traditional, yet quietly progressive region are earning the same admiration. While the western half is synonymous with Lambrusco, Romagna has long been home to benchmark Sangiovese, where limestone soils, maritime influence and generations of farming experience have shaped a style that shows elegance, aromatics and freshness.

Set among the rolling hills of Predappio, Tenuta Pandolfa is one of the historic estates leading Romagna's modern renaissance. Tracing its origins to the fifteenth century, it takes it’s name from the condottiero Pandolfo Malatesta, whose connection to the property remains an enduring part of its identity. Today, fourth-generation custodian Marco Ricci continues that legacy, farming organically and championing the character of Predappio through wines that speak clearly of their place.

‘Federico’ is the estate's purest expression of this philosophy. Sourced from organically farmed vineyards and crafted with a restrained, terroir-driven approach, it captures the vibrant fruit, savoury structure and effortless drinkability that have made Romagna one of Italy's most exciting emerging regions for Sangiovese.