Rosso di Montalcino Tenuta La Fuga DOC FOLONARI
| Sommelier score | 90/100 | 2024 |
| Winery | FOLONARI |
| Denomination | Rosso di Montalcino Doc |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Grapes | 100% Sangiovese |
| Alcohol content | 15,50% |
| Cl | 75cl |
| Sulfites | Contains sulphites |
| Code ICQRF | SI/6558 |
| Winery headquarter | Ambrogio e Giovanni Folonari Tenute - Greve in Chianti (FI) - Via di Nozzole, 12 Località Passo dei Pecorai |
| Bottle size | Standard bottle |
| Combination | Roast meat, Grilled meat, Tagliatelle with mushrooms, Lamb, Florentina Steak, Sliced beef, pork knuckle baked, Pasta with meat sauce |
| Region | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Style | Medium-bodied and fragrant |
| Wine list | Rosso di Montalcino |
The vinification of 100% Sangiovese grapes alone. The origin is the classic product of the Folonari estate. With grapes from vineyards cultivated in the homonymous Estate of our property south west of Montalcino, on the historic side of Camigliano. Vinification involves alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature of 26-28ºC. Maceration on the skins for about 12 days. The wine ages for 1 year of which 6 months in 30/40 hl Slavonian oak barrels. Finally, the aging lasts for a minimum of 2 months in bottle.
Characteristics of this Rosso di Montalcino Doc
The appearance is presented with a beautiful ruby red. The bouquet has a fresh, crisp fruit of wild cherry, violet, iris and sweet spices. The taste in the mouth releases a good freshness, with smooth tannins, is elegant and velvety overall.
Serving suggestions by tasting this wine from Folonari Winery
The ideal companion of a good first course with meat and medium-aged cheeses. It is enhanced with pici with rabbit sauce. The optimal serving temperature is 8°C.
