FogliaTonda, an ancient Tuscan grape variety considered extinct for past centuries, is now being lifted from oblivion by a team of enterprising women at Donatella Cinelli Colombini. The entire staff consists of women, including the head winemaker, and Donatella has become a beacon for women in the wine. Their 2018 Cenerentola (Cinderella) brings FogliaTonda together with Sangiovese to form a blend that is a beguiling departure from the usual players. It belongs to an appellation called Orcia between the appellation boundaries of Brunello di Montalcino and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. It offers aromatic richness with an enveloping nose of red berries and sweet, spicy pepper and juniper notes. The palate is dynamic and fresh, with impressive depth and balanced acidity, showing an outstanding structure for aging.
Donatella Cinelli Colombini, Orcia DOC (Tuscany, Italy) 2018
By Miranda Franco