Structure
Drinking window
Critic scores
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In the glass
Aroma: hawthorn blossom, citron, yellow peach
Palate: intense straw-yellow character, varietal typicity
Romanelli's Fonte Perna, an intense straw-yellow Colli Martani Grechetto with hawthorn blossom, citron and yellow peach.
What it pairs with
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Umbricelli with pecorino
Fresh acidity balances the pasta's cheese. -
Fried river fish
A clean white for Lake Trasimeno's freshwater catch. -
Bruschetta with olive oil
A classic aperitivo pour.
History
Fonte Perna is Romanelli's varietal Grechetto under the Colli Martani DOC, from a third-generation family estate near Montefalco.
Facts
- Producer
- Romanelli · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Grechetto (100%)
- Classification
- Colli Martani DOC
- Oak
- Steel fermentation for aromatic clarity
- Price
- EUR11-15 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1-3 years from vintage
Frequently asked about Fonte Perna
What does Fonte Perna taste like?
Romanelli's Fonte Perna, an intense straw-yellow Colli Martani Grechetto with hawthorn blossom, citron and yellow peach.
When should I drink Fonte Perna?
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 Fonte Perna?
Best with Umbricelli with pecorino and Fried river fish and Bruschetta with olive oil.