Tenute Folonari
Vigne a Porrona Montecucco Sangiovese 2021
| Denomination | DOCG Montecucco Sangiovese |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 95% Sangiovese, 5% Colorino |
| Aging | 12 months in 500-litre tonneaux; minimum 4 months bottle ageing |
- Name and alcohol content: Montecucco Sangiovese DOCG 2021, 14.5% vol
- Grape composition: 95% Sangiovese and 5% Colorino, dry and structured style
- Vinification process: 25 days of maceration on the skins in stainless steel at controlled temperature
- Ageing period: 12 months in 500-litre tonneaux plus at least 4 months in bottle
- Organoleptic profile and pairings: notes of red fruit, balsamic and spices, ideal with game and ragù
Description
What kind of wine it is
Vigne a Porrona Montecucco Sangiovese is a Tuscan red wine produced by Tenute Folonari. Made from a refined blend of Sangiovese and Colorino, it stands out for its intense ruby colour. On the nose, it opens with generous aromas of red fruit, enriched by balsamic hints and spicy notes of aromatic herbs. The palate is dry, full and warm, characterised by vigorous, well-ripened tannins. The juicy persistence of the finish, with hints of blackcurrant and cherry, pairs perfectly with flavourful meats and fresh pasta with ragù.
Where it comes from
This wine originates in the Montecucco area, in the municipality of Cinigiano. The estate's vineyards, located near Montalcino and dominated by the profile of Monte Amiata, grow in a Mediterranean environment. Constant sea breezes combine with marked temperature variations during the harvest, favouring optimal grape development. These climatic conditions give the wine a harmonious balance between strength and softness, making it a true expression of the terroir of the Grosseto area and the family's historic winemaking tradition.
How it is produced
Fermentation takes place in stainless steel at a controlled temperature, with a twenty-five day maceration on the skins to ensure optimal extraction of colour and tannins. Subsequently, the wine matures for twelve months in wooden barrels, a process that softens its structure and broadens its organoleptic profile. A glass ageing of at least four months completes the production cycle, resulting in an energetic, balanced red with remarkable ageing potential.
History and Curiosities
The Montecucco Sangiovese DOCG Vigne a Porrona expresses the centuries-old winemaking passion of the Folonari family, whose historical roots date back to the eighteenth century. This prestigious label, first produced in the 2008 vintage, comes to life in the enchanting area of Cinigiano, from vineyards surrounding the ancient Castello di Porrona. On this sixty-hectare estate, just two kilometres from Montalcino, the skilled work of the oenologists gives shape to an exceptional still red wine: a bottle capable of intertwining a noble heritage with absolute dedication, to satisfy every palate.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
18 - 20 °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 Tenute Vigne a Porrona Montecucco Sangiovese 2021 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Montecucco Sangiovese DOCG |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 95% Sangiovese, 5% Colorino |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Tenute Folonari |
| Story | History and Curiosities The Montecucco Sangiovese DOCG Vigne a Porrona expresses the centuries-old winemaking passion of the Folonari family, whose historical roots date back to the eighteenth century. This prestigious label, first produced in the 2008 vintage, comes to life in the enchanting area of Cinigiano, from vineyards surrounding the ancient Castello di Porrona. On this sixty-hectare estate, just two kilometres from Montalcino, the skilled work of the oenologists gives shape to an exceptional still red wine: a bottle capable of intertwining a noble heritage with absolute dedication, to satisfy every palate. |
| Origin | Tenuta Vigne a Porrona, in the municipality of Cinigiano (province of Grosseto), approximately 2 km south-east of Montalcino |
| Climate | Mediterranean |
| Plants per hectare | 5,500–6,000 vines per hectare |
| Yield per hectare | On average 7 tonnes of grapes per hectare |
| Fermentation temperature | Controlled temperature |
| Fermentation | Approximately 25 days |
| Production technique | Alcoholic fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks with maceration on the skins for about 25 days; ageing for 12 months in 500-litre tonneaux and in bottle for a minimum of 4 months |
| Wine making | Fermentation in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature with maceration on the skins for about 25 days; aged for 12 months in 500-litre tonneaux and in bottle for a minimum of 4 months. |
| Aging | 12 months in 500-litre tonneaux; minimum 4 months bottle ageing |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |