A winemaking tradition
This is an area with a real passion for winemaking, a craft which uniquely combines nature, hard work, and devotion. The easiest way to discover our wines is by drinking them but you can also take a trip to visit the vineyards and the wineries where they are produced. Follow the “Strada dei Vini e dei Sapori di Romagna”, a series of signed routes which allow visitors to explore the region’s tradition of excellence, meeting the families who have been working our land for generations.
You can learn all about many a fine yet simple wine, wines which represent all of the characteristics of this region, squeezed between the Apennines and the Adriatic Sea, an open and welcoming place. Let us introduce you to some of them, starting with the best-known and best-loved wine: Sangiovese.
Sangiovese di Romagna
A straightforward and unrefined wine which is also open and gentle, just like the locals. According to legend, the name Sangiovese comes from the Latin “Sanguis Jovis”, the “blood of Jupiter”, thanks to the distinctive ruby red colour of the wine. Tannic, well-balanced, high in acidity and with fruity notes, it is the perfect pairing for red meat, roast meat, and game. It also goes really well with fresh pasta, such as cappeletti or tortelloni, or with mature cheeses.
Cagnina di Romagna
A full-bodies red wine which is typical of the area around Ravenna and Forlì. Cagnina is an ancient wine, probably dating back to the Byzantine era, which was brought to Italy from what is now Croatia by people importing limestone. It has a sweet but slightly sour taste. When you drink it you get a sensation that “bites” the palate, which is what gave rise to its name, meaning “little dog”. Its sweetness makes it the perfect partner for desserts and cakes. It goes so well with the traditional Cervia cake ciambella.
Trebbiano di Romagna
A flavoursome, dry, well-balanced and fragrant wine. These grapes, which have Etruscan and Roman origins, are mainly grown in the areas around Forlì, Cesena, Rimini, and Ravenna, where the famous Trebbiano di Romagna DOC is produced. Serve at a temperature of 7-8°C with fish dishes or a light bowl of pasta. It is also ideal with traditional snacks including piadina, cured meats and fresh cheese.
Albana di Romagna
Albana was the first white wine to be awarded DOCG controlled origin status. Today it is known mainly for its sweet, straw wine version but it can also be found in dry, medium-sweet, and sparkling varieties. It is a pleasant, well-balanced wine which varies in terms of its floral and fruity notes depending on where it is produced. It is sweet yet bold, intense, and full-bodied. The drier version can really bring out the best in fish and seafood dishes, including starters, pasta dishes, and fried fish. While the medium-sweet version goes well with our traditional desserts such as trifle and ciambella.
Pagadebit di Romagna
It is said that Pagedebit is a strong and productive vine, which gives plenty of grapes every year. Its name is said to derive from the fact that the bountiful grape harvest allowed the winemakers to “pay their debts”. The wine is dry and delicate, perfect for simple, light fish dishes, soups, or creamy pasta dishes.
DOC Colli di Rimini
White or red grapes but the important thing is that they must be from Romagna, grown on the vine-covered hills in the province of Rimini. The most famous versions include Biancame, Grechetto Gentile, Trebbiano Romagnolo, Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Rebola.
Rubicone IGT
This is a name which covers a number of different types of wine, all delivering fresh, floral and fruity notes. It includes whites, reds, and rosés, produced from grapes harvested in vineyards around Forlì, Cesena, Rimini, and Ravenna.
