Fondo Rubro

Fondo Rubro is an evolving project, stemming from a very young wine-producing reality established in 2018 thanks to the Tiozzo family's determination to invest in a territory that remains relatively unknown nationally and internationally: the Colli Berici, in the province of Vicenza.

The family's insight was to invest in a hilly estate with a past dedicated to viticulture and with great potential, especially regarding the production of structured red wines. The confirmation came with the first official vintage in 2019: the land is particularly suited to the production of quality red grapes because, thanks to their optimal exposure and the microclimate of the area, they achieve perfect ripening sheltered from winter frosts, promising significant sugar content even in less favorable seasons.

In the same year, the Fondo Rubro brand was born, conceived by daughter Alessia, a landscape architect, and her husband Marco, an automation engineer, who currently oversee the brand development and wine line. However, the final result is the culmination of the contribution of various professionals, chosen for their expertise and profound knowledge of the territory, with the aim of achieving high quality standards both in the vineyard and in the cellar.

Alessia and Marco immediately understand that it is precisely because of the peculiar characteristics of the "rubro" (red) soil, rich in clay and marine sediments, that wines with bold aromas and great structure are born, suitable for long aging periods.

In 2020, a new project took off: Tai Rosso as the company's ambassador, currently produced in various versions to enhance the aromatic and qualitative potential of this native grape variety, employing different winemaking techniques such as the drying of grapes after manual harvesting.

Fondo Rubro's values ​​are authenticity and quality, achieved through the development of sustainable and increasingly precise agriculture, essential for preserving the biodiversity heritage contained in the estate. Biodiversity is indeed the heart of the company: the vineyard area now covers 8 hectares and is surrounded by flowering meadows, fruit trees, other valuable tree species, and woodland, for a total of 28 hectares of company-owned land.

In addition to Tai Rosso, Cabernet, Merlot, Carmenère, Syrah, Pinot Grigio, and Garganega grapes are cultivated, following traditional methods and in full respect of nature's timing, with vineyard practices such as shoot selection, leaf removal, thinning, and in-plant selection of the best clusters, with harvesting in crates only when complete ripening is reached.

The extensive work done in the vineyard significantly reduces that in the cellar. Currently, an average of 8,000 bottles are produced each year.

Year of establishment:

2018

Number of employees:

UP TO 2 EMPLOYEES

Annual turnover:

Under 250.000 Euro

Reference year of turnover:

2020

Export turnover:

Not available

Activities:

Grape cultivation


Fondo Rubro - The Estate

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Company:

Agriale S.Agr.s.

Address:

Via Acque Sorgive, 22

City:

Altavilla Vicentina (VI)

Zip Code:

36077

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Vinification
The grapes are harvested by hand and placed in small crates to naturally wither in a ventilated room. After a few weeks, once the desired evolution is achieved, the grapes are pressed. This is followed by a cold maceration with subsequent spontaneous fermentation. After racking and pressing, the wine is aged in 500-liter tonneaux for 24 months. It is further refined in the bottle for at least six months before being put up for sale.

Description
The color is intense red. The aroma is ethereal, balsamic with notes of ripe red fruit, harmonized by a balanced sensation of toasted wood. On the palate, it is full, harmonious, long, with great smoothness and balance.



Vinification
Selected grapes are harvested manually towards the second half of October. Tradtionally pressed and fermented. The refinement and malolactic fermentation take place in French oak barriques for 18 months. Second refinement in bottles for six months.

Description
Intense ruby red colour with slightly purple reflections; when aged, a pleasant strong garnet color. Intese, fruity nose with hints of ripe red cherry, blueberry and dried plum; spicy notes of vanilla and bitter cocoa. Full-bodied, harmonius, long with a pleasant sweet end and sensations of jam.



Vinification
Whole grape pressing. Cold storage of the must for 24/36 hours. Racking and alcoholic fermentation at a controlled temperature of 12/15° C. The second fermentation takes place in an autoclave for about 3 months.

Description
Bright pale yellow with greenish reflactions. The perlage is fine with a lingering mousse. Floreal nose, with hints of acacia flowers and white pulp fruit (Williams pear). Full-bodied, fresh and well-balanced.



Vinification
Harvested between the end of September and the beginning of October. Destemming of the grapes. Maceration and fermentation at a controlled temperature ofor 5/7 days approximatlely, in vertical vats. Aged in stainless steel tanks.

Description
Bright raspberry red. Fruity nose, hints of small red fruits such as black cherry, raspberry and pomegranade. Floral notes of violet. Harmonious and well-structured on the palate.



Vinification
Selected grapes are harvested manually towards the second half of October. Tradtionally pressed and fermented. The refinement and malolactic fermentation take place in French oak barriques for 18 months. Second refinement in bottles for six months.

Description
Intense ruby red colour with slightly purple reflections; when aged, a pleasant strong garnet color. Intese, fruity nose with hints of ripe red cherry, blueberry and dried plum; spicy notes of vanilla and bitter cocoa. Full-bodied, harmonius, long with a pleasant sweet end and sensations of jam.