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Montepulciano D'Abruzzo DOC - Folonari 2024
FolonariMontepulciano Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOC 75 cl 2024
$7.61−21%($10.15/ℓ)
Recommended price: $9.67
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Technical information
- Producer
- Folonari
- Name
- Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOC
- Variety
- Montepulciano
- Vintage
- 2024
- Gradation
- 13.0%
- Format
- 75 cl
- Aromatic profile
- Red fruits, spices, floral notes
- Vinification method
- Fermentation in steel at controlled temperature
- Aging
- 6-12 months
- Type of cask
- Steel or large wood
- Color
- Intense ruby red
- Serving temperature
- 16-18°C
- Recommended consumption
- Within 5 years
- Pairing
- Red meats, aged cheeses, flavorful dishes
- Region
- Abruzzo
- Country
- Italy
- Production area
- Abruzzo
- Type
- Red wine
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Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOC from Folonari presents a straightforward, approachable profile, without excess. With an intense ruby color, it offers notes of ripe red fruit and light spicy nuances; the bouquet is direct and pleasant, never pretentious. On the palate it shows a well-balanced medium–full body, with freshness that supports the sip and soft tannins that enhance drinkability. The structure is solid but harmonious, with a discreet sapidity that adds lift to the finish. It drinks smoothly, ideal both for company and for everyday meals.
It’s a versatile wine, suitable for daily meals but able to stand up to heartier dishes: try it with ragù pasta, grilled meats, roasts and medium-aged cheeses. Serve at a cool but not cold temperature to appreciate its aromatic depth; it’s also suitable for relatively young drinking, when the fruit is still dominant. A practical, characterful table companion, designed for those seeking immediacy and pleasure without sacrificing structure.
It’s a versatile wine, suitable for daily meals but able to stand up to heartier dishes: try it with ragù pasta, grilled meats, roasts and medium-aged cheeses. Serve at a cool but not cold temperature to appreciate its aromatic depth; it’s also suitable for relatively young drinking, when the fruit is still dominant. A practical, characterful table companion, designed for those seeking immediacy and pleasure without sacrificing structure.
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.
