Chianti Classico Fontodi 2020
Fontodi

Chianti Classico Fontodi 2020

A famous and full-bodied expression of Sangiovese from Tuscany, the Chianti Classico di Fontodi is an intense and elegant wine, aged in old barriques for 24 months. It lets aromas of violets, leather and tobacco emerge in the glass. The sip reveals body, spice, sharpness and precision

£29.00
Awards
91Robert Parker

Features

Denomination

Chianti Classico DOCG

Vines

Sangiovese 100%

Tipologia

Region

Alcohol content

14 %

Format

75 cl Bottle

Vinification

Spontaneously fermented with wild yeasts and maceration in stainless steel tanks with temperature control and plunging for at least 2 weeks

Aging

In barrique of Troncais and Allier for 12 months

Filosofia produttiva

Organic, Indigenous yeasts, Independent Winegrowners

Additional Notes

Contains sulfites , bio da agricoltura Italia o EU

CHIANTI CLASSICO FONTODI 2020 DESCRIPTION

Fontodi is located in the heart of Chianti Classico, in the valley that opens to the south of the village of Panzano called "Conca d'oro", a "terroir" renowned for centuries for its vocation to quality grape growing due to the unique combination of high altitude, rich soil, great luminosity and an excellent microclimate, warm, dry, with a wide temperature change between day and night.

Following the Chianti Classico wine tradition, Fontodi has chosen to engage itself in the enhancement of Sangiovese, trying to express the purest characteristics of this historical Tuscan variety, practising highly sustainable forms of agriculture. Certified under organic farming for the entire 70 hectares of vineyards, Fontodi is based on principles of absolute naturalness, reducing any form of external input and making the best out of the internal resources. Similarly, the processes of fermentation and ageing in wood take place in the modern cellar located on descending levels so as to operate by gravity with an approach as respectful of the natural integrity of the grapes as possible.

Specifically, the Chianti Classico Fontodi is naturally fermented with wild yeasts and long macerations and then is assigned to slow ageing in Allier and Troncais barriques. In the glass emerge the more typical aromas of Sangiovese, showing the great ability of Fontodi to accommodate a spontaneous and genuine development of its wines, expressing the rich complexity of the Chianti Classico terroir.

Colour

Deep ruby red

Scent

Floral scents of violet, followed by toasted hints of tobacco and leather

Taste

Full and intense, with strong tannins and a long-lasting spicy closing

Temperature
16°-18°C
When to open
To enjoy an artisanal wine at its best, we recommend you to let it 'breathe' at least 15-30 minutes before serving
When to drink
Wine good to drink now, but that can have a beautiful evolution after resting for a while in your cellar
Glass
Medium open goblet
Perfect for young and medium bodied red wines which don't require excessive oxygenation to open. The opening, slightly tighter than the body of the glass, favors the concentration of aromas towards the nose, enhancing the perception of aromas and limiting the dispersion
Longevity
You can easily leave it in your cellar for 4-5 years
GuideYearScoreQuote
Robert Parker202091 / 100Outstanding Wine

Fontodi

Foundation Year1968
Vineyard hectares102
Annual production400.000 bt
WinemakerFranco Bernabei
AddressVia San Leolino 89, 50022 - Panzano in Chianti (FI)

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