FontodiChianti Classico 2021

Product code: 17267
£29.40 inc VAT
£176.40 / case of 6
Italy
Red Wine from
Tuscany, Italy
Country
Country: Italy
Region
Region: Tuscany
Type
Type: Red Wine
Winery
Winery: Fontodi
Alcohol
Alcohol: 14.5%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Winemaker
Winemaker: Giovanni Manetti
Grape
Grape: Sangiovese
Grape: 100% Sangiovese
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Country
Country: Italy
Region
Region: Tuscany
Type
Type: Red Wine
Winery
Winery: Fontodi
Alcohol
Alcohol: 14.5%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Winemaker
Winemaker: Giovanni Manetti
Grape
Grape: Sangiovese
Grape: 100% Sangiovese

Product Notes

Fontodi Chianti Classico is an exceptional Italian red wine hailing from Tuscany. Cultivated organically, its grapes originate from the namesake vineyard, ensuring sustainable quality. With an alluring ruby-red hue, this wine strikes a sublime balance between elegant notes of ripe red fruit, spices, and subtle hints of French oak. Palate-enveloping, it combines an impressive concentration with a fine, velvety texture, ending in a lingering finish. Its robust character pairs perfectly with rich Italian dishes. Fontodi Chianti Classico is not just a wine, but an exquisite expression of the Tuscan terroir, offering an unforgettable sensory journey to every wine aficionado.

Tasting Notes

The wine is deep ruby red in colour, with perfumes of sour cherry and plums leading to notes of leather and tobacco. It has great depth of flavour, with juicy fruit and supple tannins, giving way to a silky-smooth texture. It has a great structure and finishes with a fine mineral note.

About the Winery

Fontodi

Fontodi is a stunning winery located in the heart of Chianti Classico, Tuscay, in a picturesque valley known as "The Conca d'Oro" (the golden shell). It is renowned for its commanding views of the region's rolling vineyards and for producing exceptional Italian wines that capture the essence of the terroir.

Owned by the Manetti family for more than five generations, Fontodi is steeped in tradition. However, modernisation has not been overlooked, the family embraced organic farming practices in 1990s, insisting on the balance between the land and the vine. Their dedication to quality and respect for nature are why their wines continue to receive high critical acclaim.

In terms of wine-making, Fontodi is famed for its Chianti Classico and Flaccianello. The former is a blend of Sangiovese with a small percentage of other grape varieties, resulting in a harmonious symphony of bold fruit, earthy truffle and rustic cherry notes. Flaccianello, on the other hand, is pure Sangiovese and truly expresses this indigenous varietal's full potential producing remarkable structure, depth, and intensity.

Visitors are welcomed at the winery where they can participate in tours and tastings crafted to create an in-depth understanding of the winemaking process. The walk through the vineyards unfolds stunning vistas, and in the cellar, you can imbibe in the intricacies of winemaking, from fermentation to ageing. The culmination in the tasting room is an opportunity to savour the delectable result of all this hard; work, a beautiful glass of Fontodi wine.

Fontodi winery's unique combination of traditional values and contemporary approaches exemplifies Italian wine at its finest. Whether you're a connoisseur or a novice, a visit to Fontodi promises an immersive experience into the world of exquisitely crafted wines.

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