Noelia Ricci "Godenza" Sangiovese

Bold. Elegant. Classic Italian Sangiovese.
In the sun-dappled slopes of Predappio, where Emilia-Romagna’s rolling hills meet the crisp mountain air, Noelia Ricci crafts Sangiovese as it was meant to be: fine-boned, fragrant, and endlessly expressive. Godenza takes its name from the vineyard of the same name, planted high on the hillsides, where altitude and sea breezes slow the ripening, gifting the grapes with lifted aromatics and refined structure.

This is Sangiovese in its most graceful form — no heavy oak or overextraction, just pure, vivid fruit and the quiet poetry of its terroir. A wine for those who appreciate subtlety over power, and elegance over force.

Why we love it:
In Ireland, we’re accustomed to the heartier side of Italian reds, but Godenza is a revelation: it’s silky, aromatic, and utterly drinkable, yet still layered and complex enough to impress at the most refined table. This is the kind of Sangiovese that invites you to slow down, swirl, and savour.