Fontarca IGT Toscana

Tenimenti D’Alessandro

Pronunciation
fon-TAR-kah
Year
2007
Type
White
Winery
Tenimenti D’Alessandro
Region
Toscana, Italy
Oenologist
Dr. Stefano Chioccioli and Dr. Marco Pierucci

Overview

Fontarca a blend of 60% Chardonnay and 40% Viognier. The grapes come from densely planted vineyards of 7000 vines per hectare on a vineyard area called Fontarca in the hamlet of Manzano. This is a slightly hilly area, which contains mostly clay in the soil. Yields are very low, between 5-6 tons per hectare, or about 800 grams per plant.

Wine Notes

Grape Variety
60% Chardonnay, 40% Voignier
Vinification
Chardonnay is vinified in 225-litre new French oak for 8 months on the lees. Viognier in 2 year old oak.
Aging
In barriques.
Alcohol
13.5%
| Appearance
Straw yellow with greenish glints.
| Aroma
A fresh and spicy white with pineapple, passion fruit and light honey character.
| Taste
Medium in body. Clean finish.
| Serving Suggestions
Cave aged Gruyere or parmiggiano reggiano, grilled prawns, sea bass and pasta with shellfish or forest mushrooms.

Fontarca IGT Toscana

Suggested Retail:
$32.00
CSPC#:
727214
Available Sizes:
750ml
Bottles Per Case:
6