Montepulciano D’Abruzzo Fonte Venna DOC
Fonte Venna is the Lamaletto family’s entry-level Montepulciano d’Abruzzo and it is every bit as important as their pinnacle product, as it is the wine you ‘meet’ first. That may be why Il Feuduccio’s owners chose a name that would say a lot about their philosophy and values. The Venna stream crosses the appellation and has provided local farmers with sustenance for centuries. The winery’s founders Gaetano and Maria Lamaletto named this characterful red to celebrate their daily labor and the ancient farming traditions of Abruzzo.
Pure Montepulciano d’Abruzzo grapes are harvested in fall, and vinified in stainless steel with two weeks of pumpovers. The wine ages twelve months in oak barrels and twelve months in bottle before being released. A lovely varietal character, featuring spice, brushwood and berries.
Wine exported to
Canada, USA, Finland, Malaysia
Most recent awards
- 2016 | Vinous90
- 2015 | Wine Spectator88
Grape Varieties:
100 % Montepulciano d'Abruzzo
Fermentation container:
Stainless steel
Length of alcoholic fermentation:
15 days
Type of yeast:
Selected yeast
Fermentation temperature:
24-28 °C (75.2-82.4 °F)
Maceration technique:
Pumpovers
Length of maceration:
15 days
Malolactic fermentation:
Yes
Fining agent:
Bentonite
Aging containers:
Oak Barrels
Container size:
50 hL
Container age:
Used
Type of oak:
French and Slavonian
Bottling period:
Early summer
Aging before bottling:
12 months
Aging in bottle:
12 months
Closure:
Diam cork
Organic:
No
Vineyard location:
Orsogna, Abruzzo
Soil composition:
Calcareous clay
Vine training:
Pergola (Abruzzese)
Altitude:
432 meters (1,417 feet) above sea level
Vine density:
1,600-4,000 vines per hectare
Yield:
3.2 ton/acre
Exposure:
southeastern, southwestern
Years planted:
1999
Age of vines:
20 years approx.
Time of harvest:
Early October
First vintage of this wine:
2002
Total yearly production (in bottles):
100,000
Tasting notes:
Intense ruby red in color, with an elegant and fruity bouquet showing distinct varietal character, spicy notes, brushwood and red berries confirmed on a structured and persistent palate.
Serving temperature:
Best served at 16-18 °C (60.8-64.4 °F).
Food pairings:
Excellent with red meat and aged cheese.
Aging potential:
4-10 years
Alcohol:
13.50%
Winemaker:
Romano D'Amario
