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Cantina Fongoli Winery is nestled in the charming streets of San Francesco, Umbria, covering 35 hectares of land dedicated to biodynamic farming. This approach ensures the production of high-quality organic wines, crafted with care and traditional methods. The vineyards are surrounded by lush olive groves and truffle grounds, creating a picturesque setting for wine lovers.
For over a decade, Cantina Fongoli has embraced natural winemaking, eliminating machinery in favor of sustainable practices. The soil is enriched with legumes to boost humus levels, while tall trees and herbs are planted among the vines to enhance grape quality. During harvest, only the finest grapes are handpicked and transported to the cellar for processing.
The winery cultivates a diverse range of grapes, including the aromatic Grechetto, Trebbiano Spoletino, and Sangiovese, along with premium Sagrantino, Merlot, and Montepulciano from the Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG region. All wines are crafted exclusively from estate-grown grapes, resulting in exceptional red, white, dessert, and sparkling wines. Additionally, farm animals like horses, goats, and cows roam the olive groves, naturally managing weeds and enhancing biodiversity. The wines are aged in traditional Oak Slavonian barrels, located conveniently near the vineyards, ensuring optimal conditions for maturation.
Località San Marco 67, Montefalco, Perugia, 6036, Italy
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Write a reviewThis was, hands down, one of the best experiences I have had in 7 trips to Italy across several regions. We contacted Lucovica via WhatsApp at the suggestion of our b&b host. LUCKILY she was able to find a time during our stay that worked for all of our schedules. She was able to show us around the family vineyard and olive groves while her dog trotted around near us. She provided a ton of explanation for what they do and we were able to soak in the scenery - truly unreal. She speaks knowledgeably about what they do to be biodynamic and the quality and care given to their products. Then, we had a tasting where we allowed her to select whatever she thought we might want. These wines are so special and most suited perfectly for what my friend and I love to drink. We ended up shipping 12 bottles home. It sounds like during high season the tastings are a bit shorter but I definitely advise reaching out to discuss what kind of experience you’d like. It was SPECTACULAR.
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Wonderful wines & wonderful owners. Highly recommend a tour and tasting!
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An old family winery, a stunning place full of history. They welcomed us nicely and we had a pleasant and delicious time. The wine is excellent and as a lover of natural wines it was a wonderful visit. We arrived on the day of the last harvest to get a little insight into the production of the fresh wine in the winery. Thank you for the hospitality and the excellent wine!
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I discovered this winery on the internet and decided to visit it for a tasting. What can I say, beautiful cellar, great wine and Ludovica, the landlady who explained to us the winemaking processes and curiosities was exceptional. An experience that I recommend to both wine lovers and those who are not, since it is also possible to taste their oil. And they also produce honey.
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We highly recommend Fongoli, you will be able to visit an authentic vineyard and taste quality wines. The daughter of the owner was a super nice host. Plus the place is very cosy and the views on the area are beautiful!
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