Fontegalli

“Fontegalli is an exception for the Estate, it’s our only red wine without Sangiovese grapes. It’s the preferred wine of my father, Nonno. We chose a purple label to denote its grandeur”

Faye

The aristocrat

Fontegalli is the name of the well where we extract our water. Like water, the source of life and an element of absolute quality, this wine represents our quest for purity and quality, without compromise nor limitations. The result is a wine with great elegance and intensity, capable of enthralling even the most discerning palate.

Vintages
2013
2014
2015
2016

Climatic conditions
The 2013 vintage was impacted by a harsh winter with alternating sub-zero temperatures and heavy snowfalls. The spring was cool and rainy. However, despite a cool summer overall compared to previous seasons, a few heat spikes boosted the Sangiovese veraison period. Finally, the fluctuations in daytime and night-time temperatures favoured a progressive ripening phase.

Tasting notes
Nose: sweet, ripe fruit
Palate: eucalyptus

Climatic conditions
In 2014, the relatively warm winter weather and the mild spring were the triggers for an early budding phase. However, the rainfall spread throughout the winter period rebalanced the vegetative cycle to allow the summer to accomplish its task gently: veraison. Thus, the bunches were able to mature progressively for an optimal harvest.

Tasting notes
Nose: fresh, herbaceous
Palate: nice silkiness in the mouth, pleasant freshness

Production
2730 bottles produced
200 magnums produced

Climatic conditions
The winter of 2015 came later in our region, thus slowing down the vegetative awakening of the vines and the crying period by about ten days. Spring came at the right time, offering the vineyards a flowering period punctuated by sunny days and some rainfall. Finally, the long summer, with high temperatures exceeding 30°C and ideal climatic conditions, gave our grapes an ideal ripening.

Tasting notes
Nose: elegant notes of intense chocolate and spices
Palate: dense, rich and complex, long in the mouth, pleasant density
Comments: definite ageing potential

Climatic conditions
The 2016 vintage is a great year that the winegrowers of our region still remember. In addition to having benefited from a late spring, it was mainly the abundant rainfall during the flowering period that contributed to the success of this season. The warm, sunny summer allowed the grape varieties to mature earlier, resulting in an optimal harvest, and in particular a Sangiovese crop of exceptional quality.

Tasting notes
Nose: opulent and very ripe fruit
Palate: nice balance between freshness and power, liquorice.

  • Denomination : I.G.T Toscana Rosso
  • Vineyard : Southern exposure - old vines
  • Harvest : Hand-picked in crates, around mid-October. The Syrah is thinned out at the beginning of September to obtain perfectly ripe grapes.
  • Vinification : Soft destemming of the grapes. Fermentation and maceration at controlled temperature in steel tanks for about 15 days with several pump-overs.
  • Maturation : In oak barrels for about 24 months. Then a maturation in bottle for at least 18 months to ensure a perfect expression.
  • Grape varieties : Merlot - Syrah
  • Alcohol content : 14% - 14,5%
  • Tasting notes : The colour is of great intensity with violet nuances. The nose is ample, intense and persistent, with notes of blackberry and blueberry. The palate is rich and complex, with fantastic length and concentrated fruit notes of blackberry and blueberry, vanilla and oak. The finish is long and persistent. This wine is particularly well suited for ageing and can be enjoyed at all stages of ageing.
  • Pairing : It goes perfectly with roast beef, wild game and mature cheeses.
  • Serving temperature : 18°-20°
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Sulfite-free

“The Puro wines are natural wines with no added sulfites. They demonstrate our ability to go beyond enological standards and to create innovative wines without compromising on quality. These wines are produced seriously but don’t take themselves seriously.”

Petnat Bianco "PURO BIANCO"
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Petnat Rosé "PURO Rosato"
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Chianti Docg "Puro"
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Chianti Riserva "Puro Riserva"
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The Terroirs

"These wines perfectly reflect the features of the Chianti Rufina terroir. They are very important for us. They are the expression of what a Tuscan wine should be."

Chianti Rufina "CEDRO"
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Chianti Rufina Riserva "Cedro Riserva"
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Prestige Vintage

Our “Prestige” wines are wines deriving from our oldest vines, long-keeping wines, perfect for marking milestone moments or for celebrating life’s little pleasures.

Vigna Casanova « The Authentic »
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Super Tuscan "Fontegalli"
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Single Vineyard "Ludié"
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Dessert

“Surprising wines which will awaken your tastebuds and provide a perfect and joyful partner for deserts, aperitifs and festive feasts.”

Late Harvest "Oro del Cedro"
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Vin Santo "Vin santo riserva"
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Heritage Collection

The HERITAGE collection is an invitation to discover our history and our exceptional nectars to savor with each emblematic and unique vintage, bestowed with its own personality. A very limited release, each bottle is individually numbered and personally signed by the person recounts. We wish you an excellent journey in our company.

Pablo The birth of a fine wine
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The One & Only « The one and only »
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Il Nonno « The Thoroughbred »
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Our Oils

Oils of excellence for all tastes. Our three different oils all have the same nutritional qualities and only their taste varies depending on when the olives were harvested and pressed.

Toscano - igp IGP EXTRA VIRGIN
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Condimento Agrodolce
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Laudemio EXTRA VIRGIN
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