Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninlow
Aciditymedium
Sweetnessdry
Finishmedium
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 1 to 3 years from vintage.
vintage1 yrs3 yrs8 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedLow tanninMedium acidityDryMedium finish

Aroma: fruity, vinous bouquet

Palate: enveloping, well-structured for its weight

Rossofongoli is Fongoli's everyday Umbria Rosso IGT, clear ruby red with a fruity, vinous bouquet.

What it pairs with

  • Elaborate first courses
    A versatile red for pasta dishes with meat sauce.
  • Grilled red meat
    Simple, food-friendly pairing.
  • Umbrian bruschetta
    An easy, casual red for antipasti.

History

Rossofongoli blends Sangiovese and Montepulciano into an everyday Umbria Rosso IGT from the Fongoli estate.

Facts

Producer
Fongoli · visiting guide
Grapes
Sangiovese (60%), Montepulciano (40%)
Classification
Umbria Rosso IGT
Oak
Steel, early-drinking style
ABV
11.5%
Price
EUR8-12 at retail
Drinking window
1-3 years from vintage
Biodynamic
Biodynamic Practicing

Frequently asked about Rossofongoli

What does Rossofongoli taste like?

Rossofongoli is Fongoli's everyday Umbria Rosso IGT, clear ruby red with a fruity, vinous bouquet.

When should I drink Rossofongoli?

The producer's own ageing regime points to a drinking window of 1-3 years from vintage. Decant younger vintages for 30 to 60 minutes before serving.

What food pairs with Rossofongoli?

Best with Elaborate first courses and Grilled red meat and Umbrian bruschetta.

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