WINE DESCRIPTION
Fonterenza Rosso di Montalcino was founded by two twin sisters Margherita and Francesca Padovani in 1999 who had a life-long dream to make wine. They started out with just 1.5 hectares which has now grown to 4.2 hectares, though still tiny in wine terms. Keeping production small though means that these two sisters make truly beautiful wines. Their natural vineyard site lies on clay-limestone soils 420 metres above sea level and all the work is done according to biodynamic principles. In good years they use no sulphur at all and the wines often have that lovely vibrancy and life of wine that is unveiled from sulphur.
This biodynamically produced, 100% Sangiovese Grosso wine, is planted on galestro with quartz soils. The wine is aged for 22 months in large barrels, is made with no filtration, sometimes no sulphites or just a tiny amount so the final amount is well under 50 mg/l.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
Fonterenza Rosso di Montalcino is delivers a nose of red fruits such as cherries and raspberries, accompanied by subtle floral notes and a touch of earthiness.On the palate, this wine showcases a full body with well-integrated chalky tannins, providing a framework for the bright red fruit profile. The flavors of ripe red fruits persist, complemented by hints of spice and a touch of minerality reminiscent of turned earth. The acidity in Fonterenza Rosso di Montalcino adds a refreshing and lively character which persists on the lingering finish.
EXPERT RATING
4.6
DRINKING WINDOW
Now
2060
Profile
Sweetness:
Dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
High
Very Low Alcohol
Very High
Intensity:
Fragrant
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Rich
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Vibrant
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
Grippy
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (1)
Sangiovese
ORIGINS
Winery: Fonterenza
Region: Tuscany
Tuscany, located in central Italy, is one of the most renowned wine regions in the world. With its rolling hills, picturesque vineyards, and centuries-old winemaking traditions.
Tuscany has a long and storied history of winemaking, with evidence of viticulture dating back to the Etruscans in the 8th century BC. Today, Tuscany is one of the most important wine regions in Italy, producing some of the country's most iconic wines. The region is home to some of the world's most renowned producers, including Antinori, Frescobaldi, and Castello Banfi.CUSTOMER RATING
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