Tenuta La Fuga (Folonari)
Folonari Brunello di Montalcino La Fuga 2019
Other years:
2020| Denomination | DOCG Brunello di Montalcino |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 15.0% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sangiovese |
| Aging | Maturation and ageing for 4 years, of which at least 36 months in 30-40 hl Slavonian oak barrels; refinement in bottle for a minimum of 12 months |
| Other years | 2020 |
- Name and grape variety: Brunello di Montalcino DOCG made from 100% Sangiovese
- Vinification: hand-harvested in October, 15 days maceration, fermented in steel at 28°C
- Ageing: total of 4 years, 36 months in Slavonian oak barrels and 12 months in bottle
- Sensory profile: notes of red fruits, leather, incense and cocoa, with a spicy and balsamic finish
- Serving and pairings: 16-20°C, decant for 1 hour; ideal with red meats, poultry and cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
Folonari Brunello di Montalcino La Fuga is a red wine capable of expressing the authentic soul of Sangiovese. Within the Brunello di Montalcino denomination, this wine reveals a complex aromatic profile, where intense hints of red fruits blend with notes of leather, incense and cocoa. On the palate, it is warm, enveloping and supported by elegant tannins. The tasting concludes with a long and persistent spicy and balsamic finish, which highlights its solid and harmonious structure.
Where it comes from
The grapes come from the vineyards of Tenuta La Fuga, located on the south-western slope of Montalcino. The vines thrive on rich, sedimentary soils at four hundred metres above sea level, with an exposure facing the Tyrrhenian Sea. Mount Amiata acts as a natural shield, fostering an ideal microclimate where warm temperatures are tempered by a constant sea breeze. These soil and climate conditions ensure optimal plant development, guaranteeing the right balance between freshness and ripeness of the fruit.
How it is produced
The production process begins with the manual harvesting of the grapes in October. The must ferments in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature, with a fifteen-day maceration aimed at ensuring optimal colour extraction. The long maturation of four years takes place mostly in Slavonian oak barrels, allowing the wine to evolve and acquire a deep structure. A final and essential ageing in bottle of at least twelve months completes the process, preparing the wine for a splendid evolution over time.
History and Curiosities
Born in 1996 in Montalcino, this fine red wine embodies the ancient tradition of the Folonari family, active in the wine sector since the 18th century. The vineyards of Tenuta La Fuga thrive at an altitude of 400 metres, caressed by the beneficial breezes from the Tyrrhenian Sea. The 2019 vintage of this Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, produced in only 50,000 bottles, was awarded 91 points by Vinous. An exceptional pure Sangiovese that celebrates centuries-old expertise, offering the palate the authentic elegance of the Tuscan region.
Awards
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2019
91/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
18 - 20 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1990
- Oenologist: Marco Cervellera
- Bottles produced: 50.000
- Hectares: 10
The smallest estate owned by the family measures approximately 20 hectares, 9.8 planted to vineyards.
La Fuga is in the Montalcino region, whose borders delineate the DOCG Brunello area. It is located Southeast from the town of Montalcino at an altitude of 400 meters.
The property is owned by two sisters, Fabia Cornaro dell’Acqua and Giovanna Cornaro Folonari, wife of Ambrogio and mother of Giovanni. Therefore the management is conducted by "Ambrogio e giovanni Folonari Tenute". Read more
| Name | Folonari Brunello di Montalcino La Fuga 2019 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Brunello di Montalcino DOCG |
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 15.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sangiovese |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Tenuta La Fuga (Folonari) |
| Story | History and Curiosities Born in 1996 in Montalcino, this fine red wine embodies the ancient tradition of the Folonari family, active in the wine sector since the 18th century. The vineyards of Tenuta La Fuga thrive at an altitude of 400 metres, caressed by the beneficial breezes from the Tyrrhenian Sea. The 2019 vintage of this Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, produced in only 50,000 bottles, was awarded 91 points by Vinous. An exceptional pure Sangiovese that celebrates centuries-old expertise, offering the palate the authentic elegance of the Tuscan region. |
| Origin | Tenuta La Fuga, municipality of Montalcino (Siena), Tuscany |
| Climate | Warm temperatures with a beneficial light sea breeze |
| Soil composition | Rich sedimentary soils |
| Plants per hectare | 4,000 - 5,500 |
| Yield per hectare | 6 - 6.5 t/ha |
| Harvest | October |
| Fermentation temperature | 28 °C |
| Fermentation | Approximately 15 days |
| Production technique | Manual harvesting in October; maceration on the skins for about 15 days; alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature (28 °C); maturation and ageing for 4 years with at least 36 months in large Slavonian oak barrels (30-40 hl); bottle ageing for a minimum of 12 months. |
| Wine making | Maceration on the skins for about 15 days; alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel wine vats at a controlled temperature (28 °C); maturation and ageing for 4 years, of which at least 36 months in Slavonian oak barrels of 30-40 hl; refinement in bottle for a minimum of 12 months. |
| Aging | Maturation and ageing for 4 years, of which at least 36 months in 30-40 hl Slavonian oak barrels; refinement in bottle for a minimum of 12 months |
| Year production | 50000 bottles |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |