"Concentrated ruby with orange tinges. Vivid, savoury nose with hints of leather and stones. Lovely, ripe tangy cherry fruit. Really animating and with a touch of leather on the finish that might become more pronounced in the future, but right now it adds rather than distracts. Lots of grainy tannins balanced by supple fruit." 17 + points, Walter Speller JancisRobinson.com 

Fonterenza is an old farmhouse in the small village of Colle in Montalcino, which takes its name from a spring that flows from the hill under the house. It is now owned by twin sisters Margherita and Francesca Padovani, whose family bought the estate in 1975. The sisters are originally from Milan, but spent much of their youth here and fell in love with it.

Vinification: Vines are harvested between the end of September up until 10th October. Fermentation with indigenous yeast followed by a 30 day maceration in cone shaped oak vats. The wine is matured in large 50hl and 20hl oak barrels for up to 60 months prior to bottling. 

Match it with: Wild boar or game based dishes as well as braised beef stew. 

• Red
• Sangiovese
• Italy, Tuscany
• Fonterenza
• Dry
• 14.00%
• Ready to Drink And Will Improve