Fontaleoni
Web Site: www.fontaleoni.com
Address: Loc. Santa Maria, 39a S. Gimignano
Owner: Franco Troiani
History: The estate was established in 1959 when the Troiani family, vignerons for generations, moved to Tuscany. The estate was restructured in the nineties, the cellar was renovated and new vineyards were planted in order to produce high quality wines
Total vineyard extension (hectares): 23.50
Vernaccia di S. Gimignano 45%, Sangiovese 45%, Merlot 5%, Canaiolo 5%
Planted varietals and extension (hectares):
Sangiovese - 11.00
Merlot - 1.00
Vernaccia - 13.00
Vine trellissing system:
Cordon
Cultivation methods in the vineyard: 50% tilled, 50% grass left between the vines
Green Harvest: YES
Harvest period: From September to October
Agronomist: F. Sovali
Oenologist: Paolo Caciorgna