Cantina Fontecolle
Originally from Rome, the Pompili family have been grape-growers
(vignaoli) since the 1960s. During the 1990s they began to experiment by
bottling their own fruit, culminating with Duccio (Aldo) Pompili, the
latest generation, making the switch to winemaker (enologo) in 2003; aided and
abetted by consultant Tiziano Vistalli.
The tiny (4.5ha) Fontecolle estate ( 7.5 ha of ancient olive trees) is planted predominantly to Sagrantino at 450 metres on steep free-draining stony soils. Further down the hill, on flatter deeper clay-rich soils is also found some Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon; ingredients for the Montefalco Rosso.
Duccio tends his vines without recourse to pesticides or herbicides, but refuses to get drawn into a discussion about organics. Fermentation of only free-run juice takes place in 20hl small static stainless-steel vats before being transferred to new and used french 500 litre Saury tonneau for malo and affinamento/elevage.
The Montefalco Rosso, generally a blend of 60% Sangiovese, 15% Sagrantino, 25% Merlot & Cabernet Sauvignon sees 12 months oak affinamento and 6 months stainless-steel before release.
Only 6500 bts were made of the inaugural 2005 vintage. The 100% Sagrantino de Montefalco (Secco) sees 18 months new french oak and 12 months in stainless-steel prior to bottling. 2500 bts were made of the 2005.
The tiny (4.5ha) Fontecolle estate ( 7.5 ha of ancient olive trees) is planted predominantly to Sagrantino at 450 metres on steep free-draining stony soils. Further down the hill, on flatter deeper clay-rich soils is also found some Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon; ingredients for the Montefalco Rosso.
Duccio tends his vines without recourse to pesticides or herbicides, but refuses to get drawn into a discussion about organics. Fermentation of only free-run juice takes place in 20hl small static stainless-steel vats before being transferred to new and used french 500 litre Saury tonneau for malo and affinamento/elevage.
The Montefalco Rosso, generally a blend of 60% Sangiovese, 15% Sagrantino, 25% Merlot & Cabernet Sauvignon sees 12 months oak affinamento and 6 months stainless-steel before release.
Only 6500 bts were made of the inaugural 2005 vintage. The 100% Sagrantino de Montefalco (Secco) sees 18 months new french oak and 12 months in stainless-steel prior to bottling. 2500 bts were made of the 2005.
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Eco Information: Organic (Not certified/in conversion),
Pesticide free,
Herbicide free,
Dry farm,
Cork only closure
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Montefalco Rosso, 'Sololoro', Az. Agr. Fontecolle, Umbria
Italy » Umbria » Montefalco Sagrantino |
Bottle
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£ 18.95 |
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Medium-Full Bodied,
Dry,
Red,
Other Varieties,
Ready, but will keep,
Organic (Not certified/in conversion),
Cork Closure,
13.5% alc.
Duccio Pompili's continues where he left off (with the excellent 2005) producing this earlier drinking Montefalco wine, with approx 70% Sangiovese, 15% Sagrantino and 25% Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot (less so in 2006). 2006 was a hotter vintage, giving a particularly fleshy, plump, frutta di ... MORE | ||||
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Sagrantino di Montefalco, 'Ducciochi', Fontecolle, Umbria
Italy » Umbria » Montefalco Sagrantino |
Bottle
(75cl) |
£ 32.95 |
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354.00
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Full Bodied,
Dry,
Red,
Sagrantino,
Ready, but will improve,
Organic (Not certified/in conversion),
Cork Closure,
14% alc.
In keeping with the good vintage, this 100% Sagrantino di Montefalco combines broader, lush blackberry/brambly/mulberry notes with a element of wood spice (50% new Saury barriques if you're wondering). Still a bambino, the palate is relatively closed, requiring another couple of years to grow up. ... MORE | ||||
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