Fondo Rubro

Our story starts with our arrival in the Vicenza area. We are a dynamic family, and having spent years living in various different Italian cities, we happened upon a mysterious agricultural holding in the heart of the Colli Berici hills. And so, we decided to put down roots. In reality, roots had already been put down here.

Approximately eight hectares of semi-abandoned vineyards, still well-rooted in the soil. All we did was simply take care of them and we gradually built up what we can now call our great little business: making a corner of paradise flourish once again. This is what Fondo Rubro is to us: a corner of paradise where grapes are cultivated and thoughts are shared.

We are in the homeland of Palladio. Not far from the center of Vicenza, stands an elegant farmstead, the ancient Fonte di Sant'Agostino, once a mineral water spring of with special properties beneficial to health. Behind it, an ancient road climbs steeply upwards through the rocks and shrubs, to the top of Monte Scaletta. Here you cross the boundary of the holding and an unexpected world unfolds before you...an old stone farmhouse stands, silent, in the shade of maritime pines.

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Wines

Pinot Grigio Brut DOC

Spumante Brut, bright pale yellow in color with greenish refractions. Fine perlage with a lingering mousse. Very floral on the nose with hints of acacia flowers and white pulp fruit (Williams pear). Full-bodied, fresh, and well balanced.

Grape bunches are harvested by hand in the second half of August and processed whole. Cold storage of the must for 24-36 hours. Temperature controlled. Second fermentation in an autoclave for roughly 3 months.

A perfect companion for fish dishes and excellent as an aperitif.

100% Pinot Grigio grapes

12% abv

Tai Rosso DOC

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

Harvested by hand in late September / early October. Maceration and fermentation at controlled temperatures for 5-7 days in vertical vats. Aged in stainless tanks.

The ideal accompaniment with cured meats, white meat, and traditional Italian dishes.

100% Tai (Tocai) grapes

12.5% abv

Cabernet Franc DOC

Intense ruby red in color with slight purple reflections. When aged, it gains a pleasant strong garnet color. Intense, fruity nose with hints of ripe red cherry, blueberry, and dried plums. Spicy notes of vanilla and bitter cocoa. Full-bodied, harmonious, and long lasting, with a pleasant sweet ending sensation of jam.

Hand harvested in the second half of October. Traditionally pressed and fermented. The refinement and malolactic fermentation take place in French oak barrels for 18 months. Second refinement in bottle for 6 months.

Perfect with roasted red meat, wild game, and aged cheeses.

100% Cabernet Franc grapes

13% abv

Merlot DOC

Ruby red coloring with purple-ish reflections. Intense, spicy, with pleasant hints of red berries, blackberries, and blackcurrant. Dry, full-bodied, and soft on the palate.

Overripe grapes are harvested toward the end of September. Destemmed, with maceration and fermentation at controlled temperatures for 12-13 day in vertical vats. Drawing off, pressing, and decanting in stainless tanks.

A perfect companion for red meat and mature cheeses.

100% Merlot grapes