Modigliana Stella dell'Appennino 2024: Discover the Excellence of Romagna Sangiovese at a Unique Event Combining Tastings, Food and Wine Culture
The eighth edition of Modigliana Stella dell'Appennino will take place on 8–9 September 2024 at the Mercato Coperto di Modigliana, offering a unique opportunity to explore the finest wines of this remarkable corner of Romagna.
As the Italian distributors of Agricola Il Teatro di Luca Monduzzi, we are delighted to invite you to join us and taste their Modigliana wines!
Modigliana: A Unique Terroir in Romagna
Set in the Tuscan-Romagnan Apennines, Modigliana stands out within the Romagna wine scene for its distinctive character. Unlike most of Romagna, with its gentle hills and clay soils, Modigliana has a harsher, more mountainous landscape, with soils rich in sandstone and marl. This geological make-up, combined with altitudes ranging from 250 to 600 metres above sea level, creates a unique microclimate that has a profound influence on local viticulture.
The Sangiovese of Modigliana
Sangiovese, Romagna's flagship grape, finds a particularly refined expression in Modigliana. This ancient variety, renowned for its versatility and its ability to convey terroir, here produces wines marked by vibrant freshness, savoury minerality and elegant structure. Modigliana Sangiovese stands out for its aromatic finesse, with floral and fruity notes nicely balanced by lively acidity and fine-grained tannins.
The Event: A Journey to the Heart of Sangiovese
Modigliana Stella dell'Appennino 2024 takes place over two days:
Sunday 8 September: dedicated to wine lovers and the curious. Over lunchtime, guests can take part in "Panem Et Circenses", a food experience pairing traditional dishes with local wines.
Monday 9 September: reserved for Horeca trade professionals. In addition to the wine tastings and producers' tables, the organisers have arranged a trade-only lunch prepared by the chefs of La Buca di Cesenatico and La Sangiovesa di Santarcangelo di Romagna, showcasing the pairing of local cuisine with the wines of the area.
Participating wineries: Agricola Il Teatro, Casetta dei Frati, Il Pratello, Villa Papiano, Mutiliana, Lu.Va., Fondo San Giuseppe, Menta e Rosmarino and Pian di Stantino.
The line-up of wineries is that of the Associazione Modigliana Stella dell'Appennino, and offers a comprehensive overview of wine production in the Modigliana subzone.
Below is an extract of the geological maps and winery map from the book "Modigliana: Storie di gente, Appennino, vini", published by the Modigliana Stella dell'Appennino association, which holds all rights, edited by Giorgio Melandri.
Geological Map pt1
Geological Map pt2
Winery Map
Modigliana, the book
Modigliana Stella dell'Appennino is not just a wine tasting event but a total immersion in Romagna's wine culture, and an opportunity to appreciate the craftsmanship and tradition that define this fast-rising wine region.
To attend the event:
- Sunday, for wine lovers and the curious: registration on site.
- Monday, for trade professionals: to request accreditation, send us an email and we will add you to the list!
Don't miss this unique opportunity to explore the oenological treasures of Modigliana and Romagna. We look forward to welcoming you for an unforgettable experience at the heart of Italian winemaking tradition.
