La Fonte d'Oro 2015
Puglia IGT
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Puglia produces terrific big spicy reds and La Fonte d’Oro, made from semi-dried grapes, is especially so. Winemaker Gaetane Carron is famous in the trade. Her old boss at Concha y Toro writes: “Speaking of Gaetane is speaking of a passion for wine.”
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Wine Details
- Red - Full Bodied
- Italy
- Deep Blackish Red
- Negroamaro-based blend
- 10.5 Units
- 14% ABV
- 750 ml
- 31 December 2019
Flavour Profile
Tasting notes
Full bodied, velvety and well structured with great length
Aroma
Dense damson, plum and spice aromas
The Wine
Smooth, concentrated red, packed with black fruit flavour thanks to some brilliantly creative (and expensive) winemaking. It’s built up quite the fan club since it first arrived here and that 2008 won a Silver medal at the Decanter World Wine Awards. It’s the brainchild of Gaetane Carron, who knew that by drying the finest Negroamaro and Primitivo grapes, two Puglian varieties that ooze ripe fruit character, she’d concentrate those flavours even more. This is a costly way to make wine, which is why Amarone starts at around £20. After two weeks’ drying time, the grapes are pressed, extracting a rich, flavour packed juice. Six months in oak adds toasty layers of vanilla and spice. Decant and serve with tender lamb shanks or rare rib of beef.
Smooth, concentrated red, packed with black fruit flavour thanks to some brillia
"Superb. Quite simply one of the nicest red wines I have tasted! Beautiful full body, really robust"
Online Review for 2013
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