The Fantini Group was born in the small town of Ortona, Abruzzo, in the heart of the Mediterranean. Founded in 1994, by three partners Filippo, Valentino and Camillo also called "the three dreamers" because they were able to make dreams That seemed impossible, come trues to create a reality that was the flagship of Southern Italy without having much money nor Vineyards but with a highly innovative business model.
This is where the largest "Boutique Winery" in Italy is based Fantini Group has been awarded 'Best Producer of Italy' in 2020 by Mundus and also in 2016,2017 and 2019 by one of the most important wine guides, the "Yearbook of the Best Italian Wines" by Luca Maroni; it was then elected "Producer of the Year201T by the Belgian journalist Alain Bloeykens.
Sicilia, Italy
Nero d'Avola
Deep ruby with purplish highlights
Complex notes of red fruits such as black cherry, black plum, blackberry, tobacco and vanilla
Pleasant notes of cherry, prune, blackberry, blackcurrant and spices like licorice and cloves
1) Silver- Mundus Vini, 2) Gold- Frankfurt International Trophy 2021
Vivino-3.8
Puglia, Italy
100% Primitivo
Ruby red with violet reflections
A complex bouquet of red fruits such as strawberry, plum, blackcurrant, black fruit jam and some vanilla
Bold with pleasant red fruits like cherries, berry juice some tobacco and spices with hints of vanilla
1) Gold- Sakura Awards 2021, 2) Gold- Frankfurt International Trophy 2022
Vivino -3.8
Sicily
100% Pinot Grigio
pale yellow colour
Fruity with aromas of herbs, aromas of oak, vanilla, nutmeg and flavours of peach, grapefruit, lemon-lime and minerals
Medium bodied, round and pleasant with a great balance. Long and clean, spicy yet delicate
1) Silver- India Wine Awards 2022 2) Silver Medal- Mundus Vini 2019
Abruzzo
100% Montepulciano d'Abruzzo
Bright cherry pink
Intense and persistent, delicate fragrance, very fruity with notes of small red fruits (strawberry)
A medium-bodied wine, intense, well-balanced, soft and round, very long in the mouth
WS 2016- 87
Sicily
100% Merlot
A very pale pink blush colour
Fresh and flinty aromas of strawberry, fresh-cut watermelon and rose petals on the nose
Mineral notes on the palate with a refreshing acidity the wine is well-rounded with a good length
1) Silver- India Wine Awards 2022 2) Berliner Wine Trophy 2020 Gold Medal
LM -99 points
Abruzzo
100% Sangiovese
Brightness of red and hints of ruby
Sweet wood spice pervades the nose, driven by warm baking spice, tobacco and red berries
A soft, plush palate houses rounded cherry and berry flavours, with enough bright acidity and sandy tannins to lend support
1) Silver- India Wine Awards 2022 2) Ultimate Wine Challenge 2018-89 Points
Vivino- 3.6
Abruzzo
100% Montepulciano d'Abruzzo
Ruby red With garnet highlights
Intense, persistent aromas of red fruits, marasca, plum with hints of vanilla
Smooth, fresh, wonderfully balanced and very intense in taste
1) Silver- India Wine Awards 2022 2) Wine Enthusiast - Top 100 Best Buys 2019
Vivino- 3.6
Basilicata
100% Moscato
Brilliant golden yellow
Fruity bouquet with notes of pear, peach, mango and just enough of that exotic touch of the Moscato grape
Harmonious taste, sweet, full, fresh, intense and persistent, typical of the freshly picked grapes. Light effervescence
Vivino-4.1
Abruzzo
70% Malvasia, 30% Chardonnay
Straw yellow in colour
Notes of banana and figs, fresh and persistent aromas
A medium bodied wine with well-balanced acidity
Vivino- 3.6
Puglia
70% Sangiovese, 30% Merlot
Ruby red in colour
Intense and persistent fragrance, fruity with cherries, prunes and vanilla scent
A medium-bodied wine, well balanced and soft, ready to drink
Vivino-3.7