Wine Fongoli, “Fracanton” Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG Naturale, 2013

Fongoli, “Fracanton” Montefalco Sagrantino Naturale – aromatic, strong, impressive wine that can be stored and evolved over a long period of time. It is made from Sagrantino grapes grown according to biodynamic methods on steep clayey slopes with a southern exposure. The vines are protected only with copper, sulfur and biodynamic preparations, which are aimed at improving the humus of the soil. No chemical products are used. Harvested late, from the end of October. Vinification includes long-term fermentation (more than 3 months) with natural yeast at a controlled temperature in terracotta amphoras, after which the wine is softly pressed in a horizontal press membrane. Excerpt for at least 4 years takes place in large Slavonian oak barrels. Then the wine is bottled without filtration and matured for another 12 months. Sulfur is not added when making wine. The storage potential of “Frakanton” is 15-20 years. It is recommended to uncork the bottle at least 2 hours before use.