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La Fonte d'Oro 2017
Puglia IGT
Puglia produces terrific, big, spicy reds and La Fonte d’Oro, made from semi-dried Primitivo and Negroamaro (Puglia’s hero grapes), is especially so. Created by Gaetane Carron, a winemaker with a real passion for wine, this is weighty and rewarding.
Beyond the Label
Tasting notes
Full bodied, velvety and well structured with great length
Aroma
Dense damson, plum and spice aromas
Allergy information
Contains sulphites
More information
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Red - Full Bodied
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Very deep blackish red
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14.0% ABV
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10.5 Units
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750.00 ml
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31 December, 2023
Smooth, concentrated red, packed with black fruit flavour thanks to some brilliantly creative (and expensive) winemaking. It’s built up quite a fan club since it first arrived here and the 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 their flavours even more. This is a costly way to make wine, which is why famous 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 beef stew.
For the 2016 vintage
