Tenuta La Fuga (Folonari)
Folonari Brunello di Montalcino La Fuga 2020
| Denomination | DOCG Brunello di Montalcino |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sangiovese |
| Aging | 36 months in 30–40 hl Slavonian oak casks; bottle ageing for a minimum of 12 months (total maturation/ageing of 4 years) |
- Origin: 100% Sangiovese from Montalcino (Tenuta La Fuga), Tuscany
- Vinification: 15 days maceration and fermentation in steel at 28°C
- Ageing: 4 years, including 36 months in Slavonian oak and 12 in the bottle
- Profile: ruby red; notes of red fruits, leather, incense, cocoa; balsamic finish
- Pairings: serve at 16-18°C (decant for 1 hour) with meats, braised dishes, truffle and pecorino
Description
What type of wine it is
La Fuga Brunello di Montalcino by Ambrogio and Giovanni Folonari is a Tuscan red wine of great depth, a pure expression of Sangiovese grapes grown in the Montalcino territory. This Brunello di Montalcino expresses a warm and profound style, characterised by firm and velvety tannins and a texture of great balance. Its significant structure ensures excellent capacity for evolution over time. The aromatic profile ranges from intense notes of red fruits, forest floor and dried flowers, enriched by hints of leather, incense and cocoa, closing with elegant spiced and balsamic notes on the palate.
Where it comes from
The grapes grow in Montalcino, in the vineyards of the La Fuga estate located on the historic Camigliano slope. This area, north-west of Mount Amiata and close to the Val d’Orcia, benefits from optimal south-west exposure towards the coast. The clayey and stony soils, located at 350 metres above sea level, give the wine vigour and a clear taste precision. The mild climate is cooled by a pleasant sea breeze that encourages harmonious ripening of the bunches, highlighting the unique link between the grape variety and the environment in which Ambrogio and Giovanni Folonari operate.
How it is produced
The harvest takes place in October, selecting only the fruit that has reached full maturity. Vinification includes maceration on the skins for about fifteen days, which is fundamental for optimal extraction. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, a technical choice aimed at preserving the quality of the tannic texture. The maturation process lasts four years in total, with a stay of at least 36 months in large Slavonian oak casks. The cycle concludes with bottle ageing for at least twelve months, offering an enveloping sip, supported by a juicy acidity and a very long-lasting finish.
History and interesting facts
Tenuta La Fuga’s Brunello di Montalcino DOCG celebrates the Folonari family’s centuries-old mastery. It is produced from fine Sangiovese grapes grown on the historic Camigliano slope, constantly caressed by the gentle sea breeze.
Awards
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2020
4Italian Sommelier Foundation (FIS) guide This has been one of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy for over 10 years.
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2020
91/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
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2020
92/100
One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
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2020
3One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
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2020
92/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
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2020
4Italian Sommelier Association (AIS) guide
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 2020 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Brunello di Montalcino DOCG |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sangiovese |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Tenuta La Fuga (Folonari) |
| Story | History and interesting facts Tenuta La Fuga’s Brunello di Montalcino DOCG celebrates the Folonari family’s centuries-old mastery. It is produced from fine Sangiovese grapes grown on the historic Camigliano slope, constantly caressed by the gentle sea breeze. |
| Origin | Tuscany, municipality of Montalcino (Sienese territory), La Fuga Estate |
| Climate | Mild climate |
| Soil composition | Clayey, medium-textured, rich in stony material |
| Plants per hectare | 5,000 vines per hectare |
| Yield per hectare | 6/6.5 t/ha |
| Harvest | October |
| Fermentation temperature | 28 degrees Celsius |
| Fermentation | About 15 days |
| Production technique | Maceration on the skins for approximately 15 days; alcoholic fermentation in stainless-steel vats at a controlled temperature (28 °C); maturation/ageing in Slavonian oak barrels and subsequent refinement in the bottle. |
| Wine making | Maceration on the skins for approximately 15 days; alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel vats at a controlled temperature of 28 °C. |
| Aging | 36 months in 30–40 hl Slavonian oak casks; bottle ageing for a minimum of 12 months (total maturation/ageing of 4 years) |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |