Montefalco Rosso Fongoli 2021

The Montefalco Rosso by Fongoli is an everyday wine rich and intense, which combines an imposing structure with a surprising ease of drinking. The Fongoli winery, located in the heart of the Montefalco area, has been producing bottles for four generations that testify to a direct bond with the terroir, enhancing local indigenous grape varieties while also giving space to allochthonous varieties that have proven to adapt particularly well to the area. The choice is to let the vines and vintage express themselves as spontaneously as possible, and to achieve this goal, organic farming practices are followed in the vineyard, while in the winery spontaneous fermentations and minimal use of sulfur dioxide are employed. From the "base" wines to the top of the range, the common thread that unites Fongoli's production is the authenticity of its liquids, capable of evoking emotions thanks to their expressiveness.

The Montefalco Rosso wine is obtained from a blend composed of 60% Sangiovese, and the remaining part from Merlot, Sagrantino, and Montepulciano. The vines, which are strictly hand-harvested to ensure a careful selection of the grapes, are planted in clayey hilly soils with southeast and southwest exposure. After destemming and crushing the grapes, the must is spontaneously fermented in open tanks, with post-fermentation maceration lasting 10 days. Unfiltered liquid, only a small dose of sulfur is added during winemaking. The aging lasts at least 18 months in Slavonian oak barrels of different ages.

a careful selection of the bunches, are planted in clayey hilly soils with southeast and southwest exposure. After destemming and crushing the grapes, the must is spontaneously fermented in open tanks, with post-fermentation maceration lasting 10 days. Unfiltered liquid, only a small dose of sulfur is added during winemaking. The aging lasts at least 18 months in Slavonian oak barrels of different ages.

The Fongoli Montefalco Rosso fills the glass with its deep ruby color, almost impenetrable. An extremely generous and expansive nose, where notes of plum, berries, cocoa, and cloves blend together. The fleshiness that the olfaction suggests is also noticeable on the palate, where the liquid fills the mouth thanks to the richness of its extract without ever becoming cloying or heavy. Freshness and smooth tannin balance an important structure, and propel the liquid towards a long-lasting finish. A great bottle for every day, which delights and satisfies at the table!