From the hills surrounding Predappio (Forli) the Godenza vineyard extends to 3.5 hectares at an altitude of 85 mt a.s.l. The vines are around 20 years of age and have a south easterly exposure. The soil is a lime-argillaceous clay like composition and structure, deriving from ancient marls of the past. The cultivation system is spur-pruned cordon with a density of 4500 plants/hectare. The yield is naturally limited to 70 quintals/hectare, with only the best grape selected to produce the wine. The rest is sold to third parties.

Grapes are manually selected and boxed in the vineyard about the fourth week of September. With the best grapes being selected at the vineyard. Grape maturation is assessed by frequent sampling, which starts when the grape begins to change colour and ripen on the vine.

After fermentation, the wine is transferred into first and second pass barrique's to mature for 24 months, it is then clarified and bottled. The wine will rest for at least 6 month at a controlled temperature in our cellars ready to be retailed after November, the second year after the harvest.

The color is a deep purple red with a heavy brown undertone that preempts the body and structure. The aroma is rich, complex and spicy, with hints of red fruits. It is full bodied, warm and dry, with well integrated round mature tannins developing that linger long on the palate. It will continue to mature and increase its complexity in bottle for at least 5 years.