Montecucco DOCG – Sangiovese Vigne a Porrona – Ambrogio e Giovanni Folonari – 2020

The wine Montecucco DOCG from Ambrogio e Giovanni Folonari winery

The Montecucco DOCG from Ambrogio and Giovanni Folonari winery is produced with Sangiovese grapes that come from the Vigne a Porrona estate, located in the Maremma region. This estate spans 25 hectares and produces high-quality grapes. Situated at 350 meters above sea level, it also cultivates international grape varieties such as Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Syrah alongside the Sangiovese vineyards.

The Winemaking

After the manual harvest, the selected grapes are promptly taken to the cellar for winemaking. This process begins with a maceration on the skin lasting about four weeks. Fermentation takes place in steel at a controlled temperature. The wine ages for about twenty-four months in French oak tonneaux and after assembly and bottling, the wine rests for at least six more months in the cellar before being released onto the market.

Tasting the wine

Ruby-red colour, the aromas are filled with hints of red fruits, notably ripe cherries and raspberries; alongside these fruity notes, there are delicate floral hints, as well as undertones of leather, cocoa, and sweet spices. It is warm and dry on the palate, showcasing a good body that corresponds well with the aromas; the tannins are noticeable but well-rounded, and the finish is long and pleasantly persistent.

Food Pairings

Montecucco DOCG is an excellent pairing with red meats, game, and aged cheeses. Consider trying it with venison fillet.

THE WINERY

The origins of the Ambrogio and Giovanni Folonari winery and the family date back to the distant 1700s when Lorenzo Folonari, born in Valtellina, moved the family to Val Camonica, where he founded his first winery; in 1882 the brothers Italo and Francesco Folonari took over the company and 10 years later purchased the historic Tuscan winery, Ruffino…keep reading