Fongaro Spumanti
Roncà · Verona (VR)
Established
1975
Guerrino Fongaro
Yearly production
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Location
Roncà
Verona (VR) · Veneto
Vineyard area
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Vineyards at Roncà in the volcanic Lessini mountains, within the Lessinia natural park, planted to the native Durella grape, farmed organically since the mid-1980s.
Appellations
Garda DOCLessini Durello DOCLessini Durello o Durello Lessini DOC
History
Fongaro is the pioneer of traditional-method Lessini Durello. Founded in 1975 by Guerrino Fongaro on the volcanic soils of the Lessini mountains east of Verona, the estate bet everything on the local Durella, a high-acid native grape long overlooked. From 1985 it focused solely on metodo classico sparkling wine, ageing its Durello on the lees for years, and remains the benchmark for this sharp, mineral alternative to Prosecco.
Wines
Illustrative selectionLessini Durello Riserva Brut
Lessini Durello Riserva Pas Dosé
Lessini Durello Brut
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Grapes of these appellations
- Garganega
- Pinot Bianco
- Pinot Grigio
- Chardonnay
- Riesling Italico
- Riesling Renano
- Cortese
- Sauvignon
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Cabernet Franc
- Carmenère
- Merlot
- Corvina Veronese
- Pinot Nero
Who else makes these wines
- Garda DOC109 others
- Lessini Durello DOC26 others
- Lessini Durello o Durello Lessini DOC26 others