Winery Bagnaia - La Fonte

Winery BagnaiaLa Fonte

3.8
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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters generally liked this wine.
The La Fonte of Winery Bagnaia is a red wine from the region of Orcia of Toscane.
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Sangiovese and the Merlot.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.

Taste structure of the La Fonte from the Winery Bagnaia

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the La Fonte of Winery Bagnaia in the region of Toscane is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

Details and technical informations about Winery Bagnaia's La Fonte.

Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Sangiovese

Originally from Italy, it is the famous Sangiovese of Tuscany producing the famous wines of Brunello de Montalcino and Chianti. This variety is registered in the Official Catalogue of Wine Grape Varieties, list A1. According to recent genetic analysis, it is the result of a natural cross between the almost unknown Calabrese di Montenuovo (mother) and Ciliegiolo (father).

Last vintages of this wine

La Fonte - 2014
In the top 100 of of Orcia wines
Average rating: 4.211110
La Fonte - 2011
In the top 100 of of Orcia wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
La Fonte - 2008
In the top 100 of of Orcia wines
Average rating: 3.311100

The best vintages of La Fonte from Winery Bagnaia are 2014, 2011, 2008

Informations about the Winery Bagnaia

The winery offers 9 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.9.
It is in the top 3 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Orcia in the region of Toscane

The Winery Bagnaia is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 7 wines for sale in the of Orcia to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Toscane
In the top 45000 of of Italy wines
In the top 8000 of of Orcia wines
In the top 150000 of red wines
In the top 250000 wines of the world

The wine region of Orcia

The wine region of Orcia is located in the region of Toscane of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Podere Forte or the Domaine Podere Forte produce mainly wines red, pink and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Orcia are Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Orcia often reveals types of flavors of cherry, microbio or chocolate and sometimes also flavors of cinnamon, dark fruit or cedar.


The wine region of Toscane

Tuscany is one of the most famous and prolific wine regions in Europe. It is best known for its Dry red wines made from Sangiovese grapes, which dominate production. These include Chianti, Brunello di Montalcino and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. The region's Vin Santo is also highly prized, as are its passito dessert wines, though these are produced in comparatively tiny quantities.

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