Tenuta Fertuna

Perfumes and scents:

Aroma: Fresh white flowers with delicate notes of white-fleshed fruit and subtle toasted undertones. Palate: Fresh and pleasantly acidic, enriched by hints of honey and bread crust. Structured and elegant.

Winemaking:

After carefully selecting the Sangiovese grapes, hand-harvested with great care, a gentle pressing of the whole clusters is carried out, followed by a natural decantation process. Alcoholic fermentation then begins, developing the 10% alcohol that forms the base and structure of the wine destined to become the sparkling wine. Fifty percent of the base wine is then aged for six months in Allier barriques. Afterward, the blend is assembled, and the prise de mousse (secondary fermentation) takes place. Once the second fermentation is completed, the sparkling wine rests on the lees to develop greater complexity and finesse.

Perfumes and scents:

Aroma: Expressive, elegant, and fresh, with spicy and floral notes (linden, acacia), mineral hints, and aromas of white fruit. Palate: Open and expressive on the palate, revealing delightful notes of ripe cherry supported by well-balanced tannins.

Winemaking:

Aged for 4 months in mainly new Allier tonneaux, followed by a short period of bottle refinement before release.

Details / Anecdotes:

Winemaker’s Notes Predominantly Sangiovese-based, Pactio celebrates a deep love for the Maremma — a land of great people and great wines. Its symbol, Janus Bifrons, stands proudly on the label, representing the historic alliance that gave birth to this wine. Like the Roman deity who gazes simultaneously toward the past and the future, Pactio serves as a bridge between tradition and modernity.

Perfumes and scents:

Aroma: An explosion of black fruits in endless variety, wrapped in subtle notes of vanilla. Palate: On the palate, the aromatic profile evolves toward tobacco and chocolate, with a delicate touch of caramel. Round, full-bodied, and intense.

Winemaking:

Partial fermentation in Allier tonneaux. Aged for 12 months in barriques (new and second-use), followed by blending. Minimum bottle aging of 6 months.

Details / Anecdotes:

Crafted exclusively from Merlot grapes sourced from the estate’s oldest and most carefully selected vineyards, Messiio represents the ultimate expression of this varietal — universally celebrated for its roundness and softness. The meticulous grape selection, precise vinification process, and partial fermentation and aging in wood lend Messiio remarkable depth, persistence, and a distinctive personality.

Perfumes and scents:

On the nose, it reveals aromas of red fruits, pink pepper, chocolate, and tobacco — rich and full-bodied, with a long-lasting intensity. On the palate, acidity and tannins are perfectly balanced in a structure that evolves gracefully over time. An expression of pure elegance.

Winemaking:

Aged for 12 months in Allier tonneaux (new and second/third use), followed by blending. The wine then rests in the bottle for a minimum of 6 months before release.

Perfumes and scents:

Aroma: On the nose, it opens with an explosion of black fruits in endless variety, wrapped in subtle hints of vanilla. Taste: On the palate, the aromatic profile evolves toward notes of tobacco and chocolate, with a delicate touch of caramel. Full-bodied, rounded, and intensely flavorful.

Winemaking:

Partial fermentation in Allier tonneaux. Aged for 12 months in barriques (new and second use), followed by blending. Minimum 6 months of bottle aging before release.

Details / Anecdotes:

Made exclusively from Merlot grapes sourced from the estate’s oldest and most carefully selected vineyards, this wine represents the highest expression of a varietal universally admired for its roundness and softness. The meticulous selection of grapes, the precise attention to every stage of vinification, and the partial fermentation and aging in wood give Messiio remarkable depth, persistence, and a distinctive personality.

Perfumes and scents:

The real difference lies in the tasting phase: with exquisitely refined balance and a pleasant touch of freshness, the tannins are subtle and perfectly integrated into the wine’s magnificent progression on the palate. The finish is sumptuous, marked by remarkable persistence, harmony, and purity.

Winemaking:

Aged in barriques for about 12 months. Fermentation takes place partly in stainless steel and partly in new oak barriques.

Details / Anecdotes:

Celeo is, starting from its name, a tribute to the history of the territory and to the Meregalli family, who believed in the potential of the Maremma region. Cel, in ancient Etruscan, means “earth,” while Leo is the Latin word for “lion” — the family’s symbol, also depicted in the constellation featured on the label. Celeo embodies the quintessential Tuscan red wine, one to be opened on special occasions and celebrations. It proudly showcases its opulent and seductive character — immediately captivating yet equally capable of aging gracefully over time.

Perfumes and scents:

Aroma: Fresh white flowers with delicate notes of white-fleshed fruit and subtle toasted undertones. Palate: Fresh and pleasantly acidic, enriched by hints of honey and bread crust. Structured and elegant.

Winemaking:

After carefully selecting the Sangiovese grapes, which are hand-harvested, we proceed with a gentle pressing of the whole clusters, followed by a natural decantation process. The alcoholic fermentation then takes place, developing the 10% alcohol that forms the base and structure of the wine destined to become the sparkling wine. Fifty percent of the base wine is aged for six months in Allier barriques. The blend is then assembled, and the prise de mousse (secondary fermentation) is initiated. After this second fermentation, the sparkling wine rests on the lees to develop its complexity and finesse.

Perfumes and scents:

Ethereal, with deep aromas of red berries and vanilla. The bouquet also reveals an appealing spiciness of black pepper and a pleasant hint of coffee. Palate: Well-structured, full-bodied, and rounded, with tannins beautifully integrated into the texture. The finish is long, refined, and remarkably pleasant.

Winemaking:

This is a pure Merlot (the 2010 vintage was produced exclusively in Magnum format), aged in barriques — half new and half second- and third-use.

Perfumes and scents:

Aroma: Fruity on the nose, with notes of pear, grapefruit, and spices typical of the Mediterranean scrub. Palate: Full and lively, enhanced by a marked acidity that brings freshness and a long, persistent finish. Mineral, dry, and elegantly refined.

Winemaking:

A gentle pressing of the grapes is followed by alcoholic fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks (14–16 °C) for about 20 days. No aging in wood. Brief refinement in the bottle.

Details / Anecdotes:

Winemaker’s Notes Vermentino in the Maremma is a grape variety deeply connected to its land. The latest white born at Fertuna, it stands out for its warm and complex aromatic expression, as well as its vibrant acidity and solid structure. Fresh and lively, it beautifully conveys the characteristic aromas of the Mediterranean scrub.

Perfumes and scents:

Aroma: A floral and delicate bouquet, releasing notes of white-fleshed fruit and subtle hints of aromatic herbs. Palate: Mineral and fresh on the palate, supported by lively acidity. The wine’s structure is enriched by toasted nuances of vanilla and gentle caramel notes.

Winemaking:

Gentle pressing of hand-harvested Sangiovese grapes only. The resulting must undergoes slight oxidation and rests at low temperature in stainless steel for a few days to enhance aromatic extraction. Fermentation takes place at low temperature with a selected blend of indigenous yeasts, followed by 12 months of aging on fine lees.

Details / Anecdotes:

Winemaker’s Notes Persistent and elegantly velvety, this is a wine to be savored for its captivating depth and breadth. It represents the next evolutionary step in the pioneering experiment of white vinification from Sangiovese grapes.

Perfumes and scents:

Aroma: Expressive, elegant, and fresh, with spicy and floral notes (linden, acacia), mineral hints, and aromas of white fruit. Palate: Open and expressive on the palate, revealing delightful notes of ripe cherry supported by well-balanced tannins.

Winemaking:

Aged for 4 months in mainly new Allier tonneaux, followed by a short period of bottle refinement before release.

Details / Anecdotes:

Winemaker’s Notes Predominantly Sangiovese-based, Pactio celebrates a deep love for the Maremma — a land of great people and great wines. Its symbol, the Janus Bifrons, proudly watches over the label, representing the historic alliance that gave the wine its origin. Like the Roman deity who gazes simultaneously toward the past and the future, Pactio stands as a bridge between tradition and modernity.

Perfumes and scents:

Aroma: Pronounced mineral character over a backdrop of white fruit notes (yellow apple and Williams pear) and delicate floral hints (acacia, dried wildflowers). Inviting fresh and balsamic nuances complete its aromatic profile. Palate: Remarkably lively and fresh, supported by full flavor and impressive textural richness, leading to a savory and pleasantly persistent finish.

Winemaking:

Manual selection of the finest grapes. Fermentation on the skins at 20 °C for 5 days. After separating the skins, fermentation continues at 18 °C. No added sulfites are used at any stage of the process. Malolactic fermentation completed.

Details / Anecdotes:

Winemaker’s Notes A “slow” approach is essential for this wine, which reveals its multifaceted and ever-evolving character in the glass, offering increasing layers of pleasure to those who know how to give it time.