# Rossofongoli (2023)

- **Producer:** Azienda Agricola Fongoli
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** 60% Sangiovese, 40% Montepulciano
- **Region:** Umbria, Italy
- **Style:** Natural
- **Alcohol:** 11.5%
- **Average price:** €25
- **Aromas & flavours:** cherry, plum, red berries, wild berries, earthy, alpine herbs, rose buds, floral

## About this wine

The 2023 Rossofongoli from Azienda Agricola Fongoli is an authentic expression of Umbria's Montefalco region, embodying a natural winemaking philosophy. This light-bodied, dry red, a blend of Sangiovese and Montepulciano, is characterized by its vibrant acidity, bright red fruit notes, and subtle earthy undertones, often with a unique 'gently funky' complexity. Produced with zero added sulfites, unfined, and unfiltered, it offers a pure taste of the vineyard, reflecting Fongoli's deep respect for organic and biodynamic principles and the natural rhythm of the land.

## Interesting facts

- Certified biodynamic estate vines, some planted in 1993.
- Zero-sulfur-added, unfined, and unfiltered bottling.
- Spontaneous fermentation using native yeasts.
- Produced in Montefalco, Umbria, a region known for its 'green heart' status.
- A blend of 60% Sangiovese and 40% Montepulciano.

## Food pairing

The Rossofongoli's vibrant acidity, light-to-medium body, and juicy red fruit profile make it incredibly versatile. Its moderate tannins can handle richer dishes without overwhelming lighter fare. The earthy and slightly funky notes add an intriguing dimension that pairs well with rustic and savory flavors. Its natural winemaking style means it complements, rather than competes with, food.

## Wine making process

The winemaking journey for Rossofongoli is a testament to Fongoli's dedication to natural principles. Hand-harvested grapes are fermented spontaneously with native yeasts in stainless steel, followed by a period of aging in the same tanks. The wine is bottled unfined, unfiltered, and without any added sulfites, ensuring a pure, unadulterated expression of the Sangiovese and Montepulciano grapes from their biodynamic vineyards in Montefalco.