Winery Fonterenza - Alberello Rosso di Montalcino

Winery FonterenzaAlberello Rosso di Montalcino

3.9
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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters generally liked this wine.
The Alberello Rosso di Montalcino of Winery Fonterenza is a red wine from the region of Rosso di Montalcino of Tuscany.
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 Alberello Rosso di Montalcino from the Winery Fonterenza

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Alberello Rosso di Montalcino of Winery Fonterenza in the region of Tuscany is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

Wine flavors and olphactive analysis

On the nose the Alberello Rosso di Montalcino of Winery Fonterenza in the region of Tuscany often reveals types of flavors of earth, oak or spices and sometimes also flavors of red fruit.

Details and technical informations about Winery Fonterenza's Alberello Rosso di Montalcino.

Winemaker
Francesca Padovani
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: 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

Alberello Rosso di Montalcino - 2018
In the top 100 of of Rosso di Montalcino wines
Average rating: 3.911110
Alberello Rosso di Montalcino - 2016
In the top 100 of of Rosso di Montalcino wines
Average rating: 4.111110
Alberello Rosso di Montalcino - 2015
In the top 100 of of Rosso di Montalcino wines
Average rating: 3.71110.50
Alberello Rosso di Montalcino - 0
In the top 100 of of Rosso di Montalcino wines
Average rating: 3.911110

The best vintages of Alberello Rosso di Montalcino from Winery Fonterenza are 2016, 2018, 0, 2015

Informations about the Winery Fonterenza

The winery offers 12 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.9.
It is in the top 5 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Rosso di Montalcino in the region of Tuscany
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The Winery Fonterenza is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 12 wines for sale in the of Rosso di Montalcino to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Tuscany
In the top 35000 of of Italy wines
In the top 6000 of of Rosso di Montalcino wines
In the top 100000 of red wines
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The wine region of Rosso di Montalcino

The wine region of Rosso di Montalcino is located in the region of Toscane of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Podere le Ripi or the Domaine Stella di Campalto produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Rosso di Montalcino are Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Rosso di Montalcino often reveals types of flavors of strawberries, dried rose or caramel and sometimes also flavors of thyme, dried herbs or almonds.


The wine region of Tuscany

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.

The word of the wine: Aggressive

Said of a wine with excessive, biting and unpleasant acidity.

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