Fontegrande

Description

The Name:
FONTEGRANDE takes its name from the vineyard that the wine is produced from, located near to some old ruins discovered during excavations; scholars attribute the ruins to an old Roman spa

Wine variety:
D.O.C. Rosso di Montepulciano

Vineyard Exposure:
North-West

Density of grapevines:
5,000 vines per hectare

Yield:
90 quintals per hectare

Grape varieties:
90% Sangiovese, 10% Canaiolo Nero

Vinification method:
Destemming and soft pressing
Alcoholic fermentation and maceration on grapeskins for 20-23 days in controlled temperature with “rimontaggi” and “follature” over the hat of grapes
Spontaneous malolactic fermentation with frequent batonnage for 15 days

Ageing:
10 months in stainless steel containers, 4 months in the bottle

Description:
A lively ruby-red colour with purple reflections
Typical bouquet of a young wine with aromas of rose, cherry and raspberry
A soft and harmonious taste despite its young age, pleasantly sapid and tannic

To Serve:
Temperature of 18-20 °C, open at least 1 hour before drinking

Food Accompaniment:
Pasta with a meat sauce, poultry, roast meats and cheeses

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