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Brunello di Montalcino DOCG - 1998 - Cassa Legno - Tenuta la Fuga - Folonari 1998
Folonari100% Sangiovese Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 75 cl 1998
$121.70−14%($162.27/ℓ)
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Technical information
- Producer
- Folonari
- Name
- Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
- Variety
- 100% Sangiovese
- Vintage
- 1998
- Gradation
- 15.0%
- Format
- 75 cl
- Aromatic profile
- Complex aromas: undergrowth, small red fruit, vanilla, oak
- Vinification method
- Fermentation in steel at 28°C; maceration ~20 days
- Aging
- Aged 4 years; ≥24 months in Slavonian oak casks
- Type of cask
- 25 hl Slavonian oak casks
- Color
- Ruby red, tending to garnet with age
- Serving temperature
- 18-20°C
- Recommended consumption
- Up to 30 years
- Pairing
- Duck porchetta with wild fennel seeds
- Region
- Tuscany
- Country
- Italy
- Production area
- Vineyards Tenuta La Fuga, Camigliano (SW Montalcino)
- Type
- Red wine
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The Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 1998 from Tenuta la Fuga - Folonari, presented in a wooden case, is an example of a mature wine at the height of its evolution. In the glass it shows a color ranging from garnet to brick with developed reflections; on the nose it reveals notes of ripe fruit, earthy hints, delicate spices and touches of tobacco and leather, while maintaining a balanced and measured profile. The wooden case emphasizes the bottle as one to store or give as a gift.
On the palate it displays smoothed tannins and a structure that speaks of years passed, with a persistence that invites slow sipping. It is recommended to serve at moderate temperature in wide glasses, paired with traditional dishes, roasted meats and aged cheeses; however, it remains a bottle to be judged individually based on its state of preservation. Before purchase, it is advisable to check the condition of the bottle and the provenance of its storage with the seller.
On the palate it displays smoothed tannins and a structure that speaks of years passed, with a persistence that invites slow sipping. It is recommended to serve at moderate temperature in wide glasses, paired with traditional dishes, roasted meats and aged cheeses; however, it remains a bottle to be judged individually based on its state of preservation. Before purchase, it is advisable to check the condition of the bottle and the provenance of its storage with the seller.
The winery
Folonari
Toscana (con attività e presenza anche in Veneto, Friuli e altre regioni italiane)ItaliaSince 2000
A historic brand tied to an Italian winemaking family with roots in the province of Brescia; today present with estates in Tuscany and a broad portfolio of wines sold nationally and internationally.
- Grape varieties
- Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Noir, Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara, Garganega, Trebbiano di Soave, Merlot, Montepulciano, Moscato, Friulano, Ribolla Gialla, Picolit
- Winemaking family with documented activity dating back to the 18th–19th centuries.
- A group of estates led by Ambrogio and Giovanni Folonari, with five Tuscan estates and a diversified portfolio.
- Approximately 250 hectares of vineyards across the company’s estates.
- Declared production of approximately 1.2 million bottles.
- A wine portfolio featuring typical labels from the Veneto and Tuscany.
The story
The Folonari family has deep roots in the Brescia area and has been involved in wine production since the late 18th century. At the end of the 19th century the headquarters were moved to Brescia, and in the early 20th century the family acquired the historic Ruffino winery. In the 1960s Nino Folonari began a shift toward quality with the acquisition of estates in Chianti. In 2000 Ambrogio and Giovanni Folonari established Ambrogio e Giovanni Folonari Tenute, which brings together several estates in Tuscany, while the Folonari brand offers an extensive range of table wines and appellation wines.
Production philosophy
Enhance the production areas, combine tradition and innovation, and focus on grape quality to produce wines that are distinctive and closely tied to their territory; the company's plan includes investments in the estates and attention to the diversity of terroirs.
Terroir and vineyards
Headquarters and estates are mainly in Tuscany, with production and a presence also in north-eastern regions such as Veneto and in areas like the Collio; the company’s history begins in the Bresciano and includes references to territories around Lake Garda and beyond.
Awards and recognition
The "Vinitaly Territory Ambassador" award was presented to Ambrogio e Giovanni Folonari Tenute.