Winery Fongoli - Montefalco Sagrantino

Winery FongoliMontefalco Sagrantino

4.2
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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters consider this wine to be one of the best in the region.
The Montefalco Sagrantino of Winery Fongoli is a red wine from the region of Montefalco Sagrantino of Ombrie.
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.
The Montefalco Sagrantino of the Winery Fongoli is in the top 40 of wines of Montefalco Sagrantino.

Taste structure of the Montefalco Sagrantino from the Winery Fongoli

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Montefalco Sagrantino of Winery Fongoli in the region of Ombrie is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

Wine flavors and olphactive analysis

On the nose the Montefalco Sagrantino of Winery Fongoli in the region of Ombrie often reveals types of flavors of earth, oak or spices and sometimes also flavors of red fruit, black fruit or dried fruit.

Details and technical informations about Winery Fongoli's Montefalco Sagrantino.

Winemaker
Decius Fongoli Calvani
Grape varieties
Natural
Yes
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Sauvignon-Rytos

An interspecific cross between Sauvignon Blanc and Bianca obtained in Italy and in 2002 by the University of Udine and the Institute of Applied Genetics. It should not be confused with the sauvignon-kretos. It can be found in Germany, Poland, ... in France it is almost unknown.

Last vintages of this wine

Montefalco Sagrantino - 2013
In the top 40 of of Montefalco Sagrantino wines
Average rating: 4.111110
Montefalco Sagrantino - 2012
In the top 40 of of Montefalco Sagrantino wines
Average rating: 4.411110
Montefalco Sagrantino - 2011
In the top 40 of of Montefalco Sagrantino wines
Average rating: 4.111110

The best vintages of Montefalco Sagrantino from Winery Fongoli are 2012, 2013, 2011

Informations about the Winery Fongoli

The winery offers 28 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.8.
It is in the top 3 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Montefalco Sagrantino in the region of Ombrie

The Winery Fongoli is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 26 wines for sale in the of Montefalco Sagrantino to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Ombrie
In the top 9500 of of Italy wines
In the top 50 of of Montefalco Sagrantino wines
In the top 30000 of red wines
In the top 45000 wines of the world

The wine region of Montefalco Sagrantino

The wine region of Montefalco Sagrantino is located in the region of Montefalco of Ombrie of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Paolo Bea or the Domaine Paolo Bea produce mainly wines red, sweet and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Montefalco Sagrantino are Sangiovese, Merlot and Chardonnay, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Montefalco Sagrantino often reveals types of flavors of oaky, cream or cheese and sometimes also flavors of mint, toasty or nutmeg.


The wine region of Ombrie

Umbria, in CentralItaly, is a region of lush hills, hilltop villages and iconic historic towns. The latter are exemplified by Orvieto and Assisi. At the very heart of the Italian peninsula, it is surrounded by Tuscany, Marche and Lazio. It is in fact the only Italian region without a coastline or international border.

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The word of the wine: Apogee

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