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Fontana Del Fongo

Valpolicella Red Blend

Arduini Luciano & C.Soc. Agr. S.S. Fontana Del Fongo is a captivating red blend hailing from the picturesque Valpolicella region of Italy. This wine presents a deep ruby hue, inviting you to explore its complex aromas and flavors. On the palate, it showcases a medium body complemented by bright acidity, creating a refreshing experience while enhancing the vibrant fruit character. The intricate interplay of dark cherries, plums, and subtle spice notes makes for a delightful tasting journey. The tannins are well-integrated, offering a smooth texture that supports the fruit without overpowering it. This lovely wine concludes with a beautifully dry finish, making it an exceptional choice for food pairing or simply enjoying on its own.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Plum

Plum

Baking Spice

Baking Spice

Flavor profile:


Acidity Mild

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

Region:


Valpolicella

The northern Italian area of Valpolicella is famed for its red wines. Located in Verona to the east of Lake Garda, the principal grapes here are Corvina, Rondinella and Molinara. Valpolicella is tangy and cherry-fresh, perfect with pizza and pasta. Classico and Superiore wines from hillside vineyards offer extra depth and spice notes. But for real complexity, look to Amarone della Valpolicella. Made from partially dried grapes (called "appassimento"), this full-bodied wine offers gorgeous fruit flavors and ages for at least two years in oak. There is also Valpolicella Ripasso, a wine made by putting Valpolicella through pressed Amarone grapes. The DOC (Denominazione di Origine Controllata) designation for Italian wines was introduced in the 1960s. It is the main classification system used in the country and regulates what winemakers can and cannot do regarding wine style, varietal restrictions, minimum and maximum alcohol levels, aging techniques and growing regions.

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