Fontana 2024 Grape|Sumoll BlancThe only white Antonio makes as a direct press, it shows a rounded, textural mouthfeel that is typical of the grape. Sherbert y lemon, Galia melon, a savoury, hay like quality and a saline undertone, leading to green almond bitters in the finish. Following a more challenging 2023, it's great to see Fontana back on this broad, fleshy, well balanced sort of form. A direct press of 100% Falanghina planted over rocky limestone at 550 metres of elevation.
Tasting so good already
this wine does come in a bottle
Named after the chameleon as the blend changes every year - it is a mix of all of the white and red wines found in Fabio's cellar
quartz sands and clay
A dangerously drinkable field blend of no less than 7 different local varietals from old vines in Flonheim
The grapes were de-stemmed and then saw a long maceration of 19 days before being pressed into steel tanks to rest for three months
Despite the age of the vines
fresh acidity that cuts it all through
showing the quality potential of this highly accomplished ancestral method sparkler
The only white Antonio makes as a direct-press
all tied up with that textbook Rheinhessen freshness
The very first still wine released by Laura & Mark of Black Mountain in Herefordshire
