Fongoli Palmetta Grechetto

Wine Type: White
Style: Dry Umbrian Grechetto; fresh, floral, textured, savory, mineral-driven
Vintage: Not specified
Bottle Size: 750ml
Grape Variety: Grechetto (Orvieto clone)
Appellation: Umbria IGT
Country: Italy
Region: Montefalco, Umbria
Producer: Azienda Agricola Fongoli
Winemaker: Angelo Fongoli
Vineyard: Vigna Grechetto Vecchio, planted in 1987, near Montefalco
Soil: Clay, silt, and limestone
Farming: Certified biodynamic; organic; hand-harvested
Alcohol: 11.5% (2022 and 2023 releases; confirm for other vintages)
Fermentation: Spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts; gentle pressing with approximately 24 hours of skin contact in some vintages
Aging: Approximately three months on fine lees in stainless steel, followed by bottle aging; bottled unfiltered without added sulfur
Food Pairings: Roast chicken, grilled trout, seared scallops, mushroom risotto, roasted squash, pork with herbs, aged Pecorino, fresh goat cheese

Tasting Note:
Fongoli’s “La Palmetta” is a beautifully expressive Grechetto that balances freshness with the grape’s naturally generous texture. Ripe pear, yellow apple, white peach, citrus blossom, chamomile, and subtle almond notes lead into a vibrant, gently rounded palate. Bright acidity and a savory mineral edge provide structure, while a delicate herbal bitterness adds complexity to the clean, persistent finish. A versatile, food-friendly Umbrian white with plenty of character.

About the Producer:
Fongoli is a historic family estate in Montefalco, Umbria, with roots dating back to the early 20th century. Today, Angelo Fongoli continues the family’s commitment to organic and biodynamic farming, indigenous grape varieties, and traditional winemaking. Working with Grechetto, Trebbiano Spoletino, Sangiovese, and Sagrantino, the estate favors spontaneous fermentations, minimal sulfur, and patient aging. “La Palmetta” showcases the freshness, texture, and savory complexity of Grechetto grown in the limestone-rich hills of Montefalco.