WINE DESCRIPTION
Fonterutoli Chianti Classico is a classic Italian wine from the renowned Chianti region of Tuscany. Produced by the Marchesi Mazzei winery, this ruby-hued wine is a blend of 90% Sangiovese and 10% Canaiolo, aged for 12 months in oak and stainless steel. On the nose, aromas of ripe cherry, wild berry, and violets are complemented by hints of spice and earth. On the palate, flavors of blackberry and cherry are intermixed with notes of tobacco, leather, and cinnamon. The wine is well-structured and balanced, with soft tannins and a long, lingering finish.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
Fonterutoli Chianti Classico DOCG is a vibrant and complex red wine made from Sangiovese, Canaiolo, and Colorino grapes.On the nose it offers a bouquet of intense aromas of blackberries and cherries, which are framed by subtle notes of violets, sweet spices, and earthy minerals. On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied, with juicy acidity and firm tannins that provide a nice structure and balance. The finish is long and elegant, with hints of sweet spices and earthy minerals lingering on the aftertaste. Overall, this is a very well-balanced and structured Chianti Classico, with plenty of complexity and finesse.
EXPERT RATING
4.5
DRINKING WINDOW
Now
2037
Profile
Sweetness:
Dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
Moderate
Very Low Alcohol
Very High
Intensity:
Pronounced
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Generous
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Refreshing
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
Silky
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (1)
Sangiovese
ORIGINS
Winery: Fonterutoli
Region: Tuscany
Tuscany, located in central Italy, is one of the most renowned wine regions in the world. With its rolling hills, picturesque vineyards, and centuries-old winemaking traditions.
Tuscany has a long and storied history of winemaking, with evidence of viticulture dating back to the Etruscans in the 8th century BC. Today, Tuscany is one of the most important wine regions in Italy, producing some of the country's most iconic wines. The region is home to some of the world's most renowned producers, including Antinori, Frescobaldi, and Castello Banfi.CUSTOMER RATING
4.2
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