Folonari Italian Red
Veneto red since 1825, poured by the glass and the magnum.
The story behind Folonari
Francesco Folonari founded the house in 1825 in the Veneto, northeast Italy, and two centuries later the name still means the same thing on our shelf: honest northern red at a working price. The everyday line is part of Gruppo Italiano Vini, Italy's largest wine production group, and it is deliberately separate from the premium Ambrogio e Giovanni Folonari estates branched off in 2000.
Folonari reds are vinified in stainless steel, no oak, no long cellar time. Corvina, Rondinella and Molinara carry the Valpolicella and Bardolino; Sangiovese carries the Chianti. Fruit forward, soft tannins, built to drink now. We have sold these bottles for three decades to people who want a Tuesday red, not a lecture.
Explore the Folonari range
Four reds cover the Veneto and Tuscany, most in 750mL and 1.5L magnum, with 3L formats on select expressions.
| Expression | Type | Proof / ABV | Tasting notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Folonari Valpolicella DOC | Venetian red blend | 24 to 25 proof | Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara; bright cherry, soft tannin |
| Folonari Bardolino | Venetian red blend | 24 proof | Light, juicy berry; chill slightly and pour with antipasto |
| Folonari Chianti DOCG | Sangiovese | 26 proof | Stainless steel, no oak; violet aroma, crisp red fruit |
| Folonari Montepulciano d'Abruzzo | Montepulciano blend | 26 proof | Darker fruit, gentle tannin, tomato sauce weight |
| Folonari Pinot Noir | Red, 750mL and 1.5L | About 24 proof | Soft red berry; the easy crossover pour for white drinkers |
| Folonari Cabernet Sauvignon 1.5L | Magnum red | About 25 proof | Plush cassis, smooth finish; built for a crowded table |
CabernetFolonari - Cabernet Sauvignon 1.5L$10.99Out of stock
Italian RedFolonari - Bardolino 1.5L$10.99Out of stock
Pinot GrigioFolonari - Pinot Grigio 1.5L$10.99Out of stock
Italian WhiteFolonari - Soave 1.5L$10.99Out of stock
Italian RedFolonari - Valpolicella 1.5L$10.99Out of stock
ChardonnayFolonari - Chardonnay 1.5L$10.99Out of stock
ChiantiFolonari - Chianti 1.5L$10.99
WineFolonari - Pinot Noir 1.5L$12.99Out of stock
Italian WhiteFolonari - Soave 750mL$7.99Out of stock
Italian RedFolonari - Valpolicella 750mL$7.99Out of stock
WineFolonari - Pinot Noir 750mL$7.99Out of stock
WineFolonari - Soave 3L$10.99Out of stock
RieslingFolonari - Riesling 750mL$4.99Out of stock
Italian RedFolonari - Bardolino 750mL$7.99Out of stock
WineFolonari - Chianti 750mL$7.99Which Folonari is right for you?
Folonari is priced so you can keep a magnum on hand without thinking about it. The 750mL reds, Chianti, Valpolicella, Bardolino and Pinot Noir, run $7.99 each. Step up to the 1.5L and the Chianti, Valpolicella, Bardolino and Cabernet Sauvignon are $10.99, with the Pinot Noir magnum at $12.99. The 3L Soave is $10.99. Stock moves fast on these, so call the Commack counter at (631) 343-7200 before a party run and we will confirm what is on the floor.
Sangiovese, no oak, enough acid for tomato and mozzarella. Feeds four.
Corvina blend, light and juicy, served cool alongside cured meat and asiago.
Soft red berry at $12.99 a magnum. The crossover bottle for a mixed crowd.
Folonari cocktails and pairings
Serve these reds at 60 to 65 degrees, a few minutes out of the cellar or ten in the fridge, and the fruit sharpens up.