About La Fuga Brunello di Montalcino
- Style
- Red
- Grape Varieties
- Sangiovese Grosso
- Price Range
- $60-90
The flagship wine of Tenuta La Fuga, the smallest of the Folonari family estates, located in the historic village of Camigliano southwest of Montalcino. Made from Sangiovese Grosso grown on soils rich in sediment with a southwest exposure toward the Tyrrhenian Sea, and aged extensively in large oak barrels for elegance and longevity.
An elegant, long-lived Brunello from Folonari's smallest estate — red berries and dried flowers layered with leather, spice and tobacco.
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A structured, age-worthy Brunello that showcases Sangiovese Grosso's power and elegance from a small, terroir-focused estate.
Food Pairings
Wild boar ragu, aged pecorino, truffle dishes, and slow-braised red meats.
When to drink it
Special celebrations, cellar-worthy purchases, pairing with rich braised dishes.
Terroir & Winemaking
100% Sangiovese Grosso; aged extensively in large 25hl oak barrels; ABV around 15%; produced from the estate's 9.8 hectares of vineyard southwest of Montalcino.
About the producer
Ambrogio e Giovanni Folonari TenuteTuscan legacy family estate spanning Chianti Classico, Montalcino, and Bolgheri.Visit the producer page →More wines from Ambrogio e Giovanni Folonari Tenute
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What grape variety is La Fuga Brunello made from?
- It is made from 100% Sangiovese Grosso, the traditional grape of Brunello di Montalcino.
- Where is the Tenuta La Fuga estate located?
- In the historic village of Camigliano, southwest of Montalcino, facing the Tyrrhenian Sea. It is the smallest of the Folonari family's Tuscan estates.
- How is it aged?
- It ages extensively in large oak barrels (25hl), which is traditional for Brunello di Montalcino.
- What is the alcohol content?
- It typically comes in around 15% ABV.
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