Summary: Fontavera wines are crafted by winemaker Andrea Sartori, the great-grandson of the founder of the still family owned Sartori di Verona Winery in 1898; now considered one the most important wineries of the North-East.  

Andrea has strongly voiced his concerns of the impact of climate change and advocated the need to support the future of organic viticulture combined with higher altitude plantings. The wines of Fontavera are a direct result of his ambition, seeking out older, organically farmed vineyards grown on higher, cooler sites.  

Winemaking: All hand-picked and hand-sorted before whole bunch pressing to 100% stainless steel for fermentation. After an uneventful ferment to dryness the wine spent a short period on lees to build mouth-feel and flavour complexity before being bottled.

Vintage 2021: 2021 Vintage: A vintage which produced high quality fruit and low yields as a result of warm weather and less than average rainfall. The reduced rainfall during the harvest period reulted in less disease pressure and producers were able to pick clean fruit at full ripeness. An exciting vintage for fruit purity and power.

Tasting Note: The 2021 Pinot Grigio is an aromatic wine displaying lemons, fresh pear and wet stone. Spending a short time on lees has softened the wine and delivered a layered, textural mouthfeel whilst maintaining the racy acidity we expect of the region. Best consumed in its youth, this wine will partner well with fresh seafood, goats cheese dishes and antipasto.

The below information is available for stockists of this product.

Bottle Barcode: 9344154011873

Carton Barcode: 9344154011880

Fontavera Pinot Grigio Delle Venezie Tasting Note 2021

Fontavera Pinot Grigio Delle Venezie Bottle Image

Fontavera wines are crafted by winemaker Soledad Adriasola Lang. Soledad has strongly voiced her concerns of the impact of climate change and advocated the need to support the future of organic viticulture combined with higher altitude plantings. The wines of Fontavera just north of Tuscany’s mountainous ranges are a direct result of her ambition, to seek out older, organically farmed vineyards grown on higher, cooler sites.

Winemaking: Organic grapes were hand-picked and hand-sorted before whole bunch pressing to old oak.

2019 Vintage: A good follow up to the lauded 2018 vintage in the region. The growing season was regular with no extreme weather events leading to normal picking times and fruit in great quality. Harvest looked healthy and with bigger yields than the previous vintage.

Tasting Note: This is sweet and savoury Sangiovese at its best. Soft, approachable and drinking brilliantly now, it displays varietal traits of dark berries and cherries with nuanced spice. The palate delivers sweet berry fruit with savoury edges, soft tannins and brisk acidity. Perfect on its own or with a
pepperoni pizza.

The below information is available for stockists of this product.

Bottle Barcode: 9344154014294

Carton Barcode: 9344154014300

Fontavera Sangiovese Tasting Note 2019

Fontavera Sangiovese Bottle Image