Winery Fongoli - Vigna dei Sospiri Montefalco Sagrantino

Winery FongoliVigna dei Sospiri Montefalco Sagrantino

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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 Vigna dei Sospiri Montefalco Sagrantino of Winery Fongoli is a red wine from the region of Montefalco Sagrantino of Umbria.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.

Taste structure of the Vigna dei Sospiri Montefalco Sagrantino from the Winery Fongoli

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Vigna dei Sospiri Montefalco Sagrantino of Winery Fongoli in the region of Umbria is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.

Wine flavors and olphactive analysis

On the nose the Vigna dei Sospiri Montefalco Sagrantino of Winery Fongoli in the region of Umbria often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of spices, black fruit or dried fruit.

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

Winemaker
Decius Fongoli Calvani
Grape varieties
Natural
Yes
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Alcohol
14.5°
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Nocera

Structured and elegant reds with a light to intense ruby colour, soft to firm tannins and silky palate, with signature aromas of red fruit (cherry, morello cherry), plum, sweet spices, Mediterranean garrigue and saline notes. A fresh, sunny Sicilian profile. Traditional component of blends in the Mamertino di Milazzo DOC appellation, signing the viticultural heritage of the province of Messina. An indigenous Italian black variety from Sicily.

Last vintages of this wine

Vigna dei Sospiri Montefalco Sagrantino - 2012
In the top 100 of of Montefalco Sagrantino wines
Average rating: 4.111110
Vigna dei Sospiri Montefalco Sagrantino - 2011
In the top 100 of of Montefalco Sagrantino wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Vigna dei Sospiri Montefalco Sagrantino - 2007
In the top 100 of of Montefalco Sagrantino wines
Average rating: 4.311110
Vigna dei Sospiri Montefalco Sagrantino - 2006
In the top 100 of of Montefalco Sagrantino wines
Average rating: 4.411110
Vigna dei Sospiri Montefalco Sagrantino - 2004
In the top 100 of of Montefalco Sagrantino wines
Average rating: 4.111110
Vigna dei Sospiri Montefalco Sagrantino - 0
In the top 100 of of Montefalco Sagrantino wines
Average rating: 411110

The best vintages of Vigna dei Sospiri Montefalco Sagrantino from Winery Fongoli are 2006, 2007, 2012, 2004 and 0.

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 15 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Montefalco Sagrantino in the region of Umbria

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

Top wine Umbria
In the top 35000 of of Italy wines
In the top 150 of of Montefalco Sagrantino wines
In the top 95000 of red wines
In the top 200000 wines of the world

The wine region of Montefalco Sagrantino

Umbrian DOCG around Montefalco (Perugia, DOC 1979, DOCG 1992): signature Sagrantino exclusively as ruling red (100%) — inky purple robe almost black at the centre, dense and full-bodied profile with brooding dark red fruits, plum, cinnamon and damp earth, tannins among the highest in the world (≥Tannat and Aglianico). Dry or sweet Passito. 37 months min ageing (12 in oak), exceptional longevity, thick skins rich in polyphenols.


The wine region of Umbria

"Green heart" of Italy, cradle of Sagrantino: exceptional tannic red in Sagrantino di Montefalco DOCG, dense and concentrated with notes of blackberry, candied plum, liquorice, spice and leather, powerful tannins and long ageing. Suppler Sangiovese in blends, Cabernet and Merlot in Torgiano DOCG. Orvieto whites based on Grechetto and Trebbiano, full and almondy, from dry to sweet Muffato. ~13,000 ha between Tuscany and Lazio.

The word of the wine: Ventilate

Expose the wine to the air before serving, to allow it to open up more, to develop its aromas and to round out its tannins.

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