Tenute Folonari
Rosso Montalcino La Fuga 2024
| Denomination | DOC Rosso di Montalcino |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sangiovese |
| Aging | 1 year of ageing, including 6 months in 30/40 hl Slavonian oak barrels, plus at least 2 months of maturation in bottle in the cellar |
Description
What kind of wine is it
Folonari Rosso Montalcino Tenuta La Fuga is a still red wine from Tenuta La Fuga, made from Sangiovese grapes. Within the Rosso di Montalcino denomination, it stands out for its intense profile with notes of wild cherry, vanilla and Apennine herbs. On the palate, it is bold and elegant, with a minerality that balances the silky tannins and a finish characterised by subtle hints of chocolate.
Where does it come from
The grapes grow on the historic Camigliano slope, south-west of Montalcino. Situated at 350 metres above sea level, the vineyards benefit from a unique terroir that gives the wine its structure. This environment imparts a marked freshness to the Sangiovese, allowing Tenuta La Fuga to obtain high-quality bunches from the same selection dedicated to the prestigious Brunello di Montalcino.
How is it produced
Production involves fermentation in stainless steel at a controlled temperature, with twelve days of maceration to extract colour and aromas. Ageing takes place in Slavonian oak barrels, followed by a period of rest in the cellar. It is a harmonious and profound wine, ideal paired with hearty first courses such as pici with ragù or game dishes.
History and Curiosities
The result of centuries-old dedication by the Folonari family, this captivating Rosso di Montalcino DOC encapsulates the most authentic Tuscan spirit in the glass. The vineyards cultivated on the historic Camigliano slope give life to this excellent wine, created by deliberate company choice from the prestigious grapes destined for Brunello. The family's ancient winemaking expertise, refined since the eighteenth century, now takes shape at Tenuta La Fuga, offering an elegant and savoury tasting experience, made unmistakable by vibrant mineral notes and enveloping, silky tannins.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
14 -16 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 2000
- Oenologist: Raffaele Orlandini con la consulenza di Roberto Potentini
- Bottles produced: 1.100.000
- Hectares: 250
In 1912, Italo Folonari, Ambrogio Folonari's grandfather, with his brother Francesco, bought the Ruffino winery, known at the time for its characteristically flask-packed Chianti.
After the Second World War, some profound changes took place in Italy in terms of economic development and rising living standards. This trend also influenced the wine sector, where the Folonari family, and Ambrogio in particular, were among the first to promote this trend by producing new, high-quality wines that helped create the 'new frontier' of Italian wine. At the end of the 1960s, the family sold the company 'Fratelli Folonari', which was positioned in the table wine segment, and began to concentrate on bottled wines at origin, thanks also to the acquisition of the famous Tenuta di Nozzole near Greve in Chianti, in the heart of Chianti Classico region. At the same time, they bought other estates in Tuscany with the aim of producing fine wines, including 'Cabreo' conceived by Ambrogio in the 1980s.
In 2000, Ambrogio left Ruffino and the rest of the family and created with his son the: "Ambrogio e Giovanni Folonari Tenute", holding some of the best agricultural properties. This gave rise to a group of companies located in areas with the highest wine-growing vocation in Tuscany. Read more
| Name | Folonari Rosso Montalcino Tenuta La Fuga 2024 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Rosso di Montalcino DOC |
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sangiovese |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Tenute Folonari |
| Story | History and Curiosities The result of centuries-old dedication by the Folonari family, this captivating Rosso di Montalcino DOC encapsulates the most authentic Tuscan spirit in the glass. The vineyards cultivated on the historic Camigliano slope give life to this excellent wine, created by deliberate company choice from the prestigious grapes destined for Brunello. The family's ancient winemaking expertise, refined since the eighteenth century, now takes shape at Tenuta La Fuga, offering an elegant and savoury tasting experience, made unmistakable by vibrant mineral notes and enveloping, silky tannins. |
| Origin | South-west of Montalcino, on the historic Camigliano side (province of Siena), Tuscany, Italy |
| Plants per hectare | 4500-5000 vines per hectare |
| Yield per hectare | On average 6–6.5 tonnes of grapes per hectare |
| Fermentation temperature | 26–28 °C |
| Fermentation | Approximately 12 days |
| Production technique | Fermentation in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature (26–28°C), with maceration on the skins for about 12 days and ageing in Slavonian oak barrels |
| Wine making | Alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature (26–28°C), with maceration on the skins for about 12 days; ageing for 1 year, including 6 months in 30/40 hl Slavonian oak barrels. |
| Aging | 1 year of ageing, including 6 months in 30/40 hl Slavonian oak barrels, plus at least 2 months of maturation in bottle in the cellar |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |