One of the standout discoveries at the last Vinnatur fair, Funambol is perhaps the best white wine we have ever tasted from Emilia. It's not macerated, has no bubbles, and presents itself in a classic style while exploring entirely new dimensions.
This is due in part to Max Brondolo, who approaches both vineyard and cellar work with respect, meticulousness, craftsmanship, and sensitivity. Another key factor is the Trebbiano di Spagna grape, typically used for producing Aceto Balsamico Tradizionale. However, when cultivated in sparse hillside vineyards rather than lowland plains, it can produce truly fantastic wines. Funambol is not the first example of this, and given the increasing interest from skilled winemakers, it won't be the last.
Max works with only a small amount of perfectly ripe grapes, harvested by hand. The wine undergoes spontaneous fermentation and is free from stabilizing interventions. It is aged in Clayver vessels and bottled unfiltered after about a year.
Funambol combines freshness, clarity, and precision with a range of subtly placed aromas, a lively texture, and impressive depth. It feels cool, intense, and articulate, full of life and energy, and is rich, balanced, and expressive.
Data Sheet
- Grape Variety: Trebbiano di Spagna
- Vineyard: 20-year-old vines on a limestone-rich hillside in Castelvetro di Modena
- Harvest: Hand-picked
- Fermentation: Spontaneous | wild yeasts
- Aging: In Clayver vessels
- Filtration: None
- SO₂: < 25 mg/l
- Alcohol Content: 13.5% vol.
- Closure: Natural cork
- Serving Temperature: 10-12°C
- Optimal Drinking Period: From now until 2030
- Content and Price per Liter: 0.75 l // €43.87
- Philosophy: All winemakers listed with Vinonudo work with compost, organic fertilizers, and natural preparations in their vineyards, avoiding herbicides, pesticides, and synthetic fertilizers.
