Fanti Soralisa Bianco 2024
The Tenuta Fanti estate has belonged to the Fanti family since the beginning of the eighteenth century. It extends across 300 hectares in Toscana, 52 hectares of which are specialized certified sustainable vineyards, 60 hectares are olive orchards with 8,500 olive trees, 80 hectares are used for seed plots, and 70 hectares are forests. In the early 1970s, Filippo Fanti became leader of the company, and refocused its direction towards high quality, starting with the soils. He sustainably replanted the vineyards and olive trees after a careful selection of the most suitable plots within the estate. In 2004, construction began on their modern and spacious gravity flow cellar for winemaking, ageing, and refinement. Tenuta Fanti aims to offer sustainably produced, high quality wines which express the unique terroir of Castelnuovo dell' Abate.
Filippo’s 40+ years of experience as wine-grower was complemented by the energy and determination of his winemaker daughter Elisa, who joined the family company in 2007, and more recently by second daughter Elena.
While the Fanti red wines have been enjoyed in Ontario for more than a decade, we're pleased to introduce your new favourite white for summer, Soralisa Bianco 2024, just arrived for the sunshine. Only 20 × 12-packs landed in Ontario, so act quick and enjoy this special release.
Tenuta Fanti Soralisa Bianco 2024
This blend of 45% Vermentino, 45% Viognier, 5% Malvasia Toscana, and 5% Trebbiano Toscano was from clay soils around 210-370m, and vines ranging from 10-30 years. It was fermented and rested in stainless on lees until the following spring.
Fragrant yellow fruits are met with fresh green herbs and crushed white peppercorns in this intriguing blend, one that buzzes along the palate to a snappy tangerine twist. Quite smart, and certainly unique, and a lovely choice for grilled calamari or fritto misto di verdure.
"Far from the Montalcino norm and not only because the Soralisa is a white wine, of 45 percent each vermentino and viognier, also with (five each) malvasia and trebbiano toscano. Somewhat of a unicorn for the place and the trend is moving towards "I Bianci" in these parts. Fanti’s chiming in makes for a rather interpretive take. Saltier and leaner than expected with the viognier somewhat silent in the mix. Feels briny and dry as the desert but all in all the wine is a joy to sip. Bring on the Pici al ragù di coniglio. Drink 2026-2028. Tasted January 2026." 90 points, Michael Godel, Wine Align
Read more about Tanuta Fanti here.
Appellation : DOC Sant'Antimo Bianco
Region : Toscana
Country : Italy
Grape(s) : Vermentino, Viognier, Malvasia Toscana, Trebbiano Toscano
Price : $28
Bottles per case : 12
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